PM Modi holds talks with Kyrgyzstan, Armenia leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the leaders of Armenia and Kyrgyzstan on the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek on Monday and reviewed bilateral cooperation in key areas such as defence, trade and technology
On the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with the leaders of Armenia and Kyrgyzstan. Modi, speaking via social media, expressed optimism about the future of India-Armenia ties, particularly in defense, IT, space, education, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors. He also predicted a deepening of trade and investment links.
The talks between Modi and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan covered a broad range of areas, including science and technology, culture, and education. They also discussed the implementation of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement, with Pashinyan providing an update on its progress. Modi praised his meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov as "very fruitful," noting that their discussions aimed to boost the bilateral strategic partnership through increased cooperation in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, IT, minerals, agriculture, digital technologies, and infrastructure.
They agreed to expand defence and security linkages and strengthen people-to-people ties, which could include student exchanges and cultural collaborations.
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