PM Modi's Uzbekistan visit and Central Asia outreach

Notes

• PM visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan aims to strengthen strategic partnerships and civilisational ties in Central Asia.
• Key bilateral agendas include trade, investment, digital connectivity, defence, and energy.
• India has been a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) since 2017.
• India's regional vision for the SCO is anchored in security, connectivity, and opportunity, with a focus on combating terrorism, separatism, and extremism.
• Trade between India and Central Asia has grown from $500 million in 2010 to over $2 billion in 2025.
• China's trade with Central Asia reached $106 billion in 2025, significantly outpacing India's engagement.
• India faces a competitive challenge from Tajikistan for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council for the 2028-2029 term.
• The India-Central Asia Summit has not been held since 2022, leading to regional perceptions of waning Indian interest.
• India seeks to leverage soft power in education, IT, and trade to enhance its regional influence.

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This is day 1 of 5 in PM Modi's Uzbekistan visit and Central Asia outreach, which has been running since 30 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

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