India-Uzbekistan Relations

Why it matters

• Strategic gateway for India to access the landlocked Central Asian region and strengthen connectivity through the International North-South Transport Corridor.
• Collaboration on regional security frameworks to address common challenges such as cross-border extremism, radicalization, and the stability of the broader Eurasian space.
• Economic partnership focusing on trade in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and textiles, alongside cooperation in capacity building and human resource development.

How it is asked

Focus on the 'Connect Central Asia' policy, the role of connectivity projects in bypassing geographical barriers, and the importance of Uzbekistan as a key partner in India's extended neighborhood strategy.