Tashkent: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed Uzbekistan for the Kyrgyz Republic after concluding his state visit to Tashkent. He was seen off at the airport by Uzbekistan Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov.
The Prime Minister’s visit to Uzbekistan reaffirmed the deep and enduring friendship between India and Uzbekistan, with both sides strengthening cooperation across several strategic, economic, cultural and developmental areas.
From Uzbekistan, PM Modi is travelling to Bishkek, where he will participate in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, scheduled for August 31 and September 1. His participation will provide an opportunity for India to engage with SCO member states on issues of regional security, connectivity, economic cooperation and stability.
The Prime Minister is also expected to continue India’s constructive and active engagement with Central Asia, reinforcing New Delhi’s commitment to stronger regional partnerships and greater cooperation within the SCO framework.
PM Modi’s onward journey to Kyrgyzstan marks the next phase of his Central Asia visit, shifting the focus from India’s bilateral engagement with Uzbekistan to broader regional cooperation at the SCO Summit.