PM Modi visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic: Why Central Asia matters for India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30 and the Kyrgyz Republic for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit from August 31 to September 1. This trip continues India's engagement with Central Asia, which began in 2012, focusing on security, connectivity, and energy. The visit highlights India's strategic interests in the region.