Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly expected to visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for the SCO Summit, but the itinerary is not yet official.
PM Modi May Visit Uzbekistan And Kyrgyzstan For SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan later this month, with a possible visit to Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, according to reports. However, the Ministry of External Affairs has not officially announced the trip or confirmed the proposed dates.
The reported itinerary could begin with a visit to Uzbekistan on August 28, followed by travel to the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek. The SCO Summit is scheduled to take place in Bishkek on August 31 and September 1.
If confirmed, the visit would underline India’s effort to deepen engagement with Central Asia, a strategically important region that connects South Asia, Russia, China and West Asia. The tour could also create opportunities for bilateral discussions with key regional leaders on the sidelines of the SCO meeting.
The SCO has become an important forum for India to engage with Central Asian nations, China, Russia, Pakistan and Iran on regional security, connectivity, trade and counterterrorism.
PM Modi Visit Could Boost India-Uzbekistan Cooperation
India and Uzbekistan have expanded their bilateral engagement in recent years across construction, digital technology, energy, health, education and trade. Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov visited New Delhi earlier this month and held talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
During the meeting, Jaishankar said the two countries were looking to widen cooperation in areas such as mining and trade. Bilateral trade between India and Uzbekistan is nearing $1 billion, according to the report.
A Modi visit to Uzbekistan, if announced, could give fresh momentum to these discussions and help identify new avenues for investment and business cooperation. Greater connectivity with Central Asia is also a long-term priority for New Delhi, which views the region as important to energy security, trade routes and strategic partnerships.
India has sought to strengthen ties with Central Asian countries through diplomatic engagement, development projects and participation in regional platforms. Uzbekistan is considered a significant partner because of its location, economic potential and role in regional stability.
PM Modi May Meet Xi Jinping At Bishkek SCO Summit
The Bishkek summit could bring together leaders from the SCO’s 10 member states: India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and Belarus. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected to attend.
A possible meeting between Modi and Xi on the sidelines would draw close attention, though no bilateral engagement has been officially announced. Any such discussion could be significant amid efforts to stabilise India-China relations and address outstanding issues through diplomatic channels.
Modi is also expected to be present at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. India is hoping for Xi’s participation at that event, which could offer another opportunity for high-level engagement between the two leaders.
The SCO meeting may also place Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the same venue. However, no bilateral meeting is expected. India is likely to continue highlighting cross-border terrorism, a long-standing concern for New Delhi, during SCO discussions.
PM Modi Visit Highlights India’s Central Asia Priorities
Kyrgyzstan is holding the SCO presidency under the theme, “25 Years of the SCO: Together Towards Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity.” The agenda is expected to include regional security, economic cooperation, connectivity and counterterrorism.
For India, the summit provides a platform to advance its regional priorities while maintaining dialogue with countries that have differing strategic interests. It also offers a chance to strengthen partnerships with Central Asian nations on trade, infrastructure, energy and people-to-people connections.
The reported Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan visits remain subject to official confirmation. If the itinerary goes ahead, it will place India’s Central Asia strategy and its wider regional diplomacy in focus just weeks before the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly expected to visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for the SCO Summit, but the itinerary is not yet official.
PM Modi May Visit Uzbekistan And Kyrgyzstan For SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan later this month, with a possible visit to Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, according to reports. However, the Ministry of External Affairs has not officially announced the trip or confirmed the proposed dates.
The reported itinerary could begin with a visit to Uzbekistan on August 28, followed by travel to the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek. The SCO Summit is scheduled to take place in Bishkek on August 31 and September 1.
If confirmed, the visit would underline India’s effort to deepen engagement with Central Asia, a strategically important region that connects South Asia, Russia, China and West Asia. The tour could also create opportunities for bilateral discussions with key regional leaders on the sidelines of the SCO meeting.
The SCO has become an important forum for India to engage with Central Asian nations, China, Russia, Pakistan and Iran on regional security, connectivity, trade and counterterrorism.
PM Modi Visit Could Boost India-Uzbekistan Cooperation
India and Uzbekistan have expanded their bilateral engagement in recent years across construction, digital technology, energy, health, education and trade. Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov visited New Delhi earlier this month and held talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
During the meeting, Jaishankar said the two countries were looking to widen cooperation in areas such as mining and trade. Bilateral trade between India and Uzbekistan is nearing $1 billion, according to the report.
A Modi visit to Uzbekistan, if announced, could give fresh momentum to these discussions and help identify new avenues for investment and business cooperation. Greater connectivity with Central Asia is also a long-term priority for New Delhi, which views the region as important to energy security, trade routes and strategic partnerships.
India has sought to strengthen ties with Central Asian countries through diplomatic engagement, development projects and participation in regional platforms. Uzbekistan is considered a significant partner because of its location, economic potential and role in regional stability.
PM Modi May Meet Xi Jinping At Bishkek SCO Summit
The Bishkek summit could bring together leaders from the SCO’s 10 member states: India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and Belarus. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected to attend.
A possible meeting between Modi and Xi on the sidelines would draw close attention, though no bilateral engagement has been officially announced. Any such discussion could be significant amid efforts to stabilise India-China relations and address outstanding issues through diplomatic channels.
Modi is also expected to be present at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. India is hoping for Xi’s participation at that event, which could offer another opportunity for high-level engagement between the two leaders.
The SCO meeting may also place Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the same venue. However, no bilateral meeting is expected. India is likely to continue highlighting cross-border terrorism, a long-standing concern for New Delhi, during SCO discussions.
PM Modi Visit Highlights India’s Central Asia Priorities
Kyrgyzstan is holding the SCO presidency under the theme, “25 Years of the SCO: Together Towards Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity.” The agenda is expected to include regional security, economic cooperation, connectivity and counterterrorism.
For India, the summit provides a platform to advance its regional priorities while maintaining dialogue with countries that have differing strategic interests. It also offers a chance to strengthen partnerships with Central Asian nations on trade, infrastructure, energy and people-to-people connections.
The reported Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan visits remain subject to official confirmation. If the itinerary goes ahead, it will place India’s Central Asia strategy and its wider regional diplomacy in focus just weeks before the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
