Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the first India-Central Asia Summit on Thursday to strengthen ties with Central Asian countries such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.Speaking at the summit, PM Modi stated that India shares excellent relations with all central asian nations.
PM Modi stated that Essential Asia is central to India’s strategy, emphasising the need to strengthen the relationship on regional security.
He stated that India’s goal for the neighbourhood is one of stability and integration, and that this forum will lay the groundwork for frequent exchanges.
Aside from regional security and the Afghan situation, the leaders emphasised important subjects including trade and connectivity, development partnerships, culture, and people-to-people ties.
PM Modi made a historic trip to all of Central Asia in 2015.
Following it, high-level discussions took place in bilateral and multilateral forums.
The establishment of the India-Central Asia Dialogue at the level of Foreign Ministers, whose third meeting took place in New Delhi from December 18–20, 2021, has given a boost to India-Central Asia relations.
The participation of the Secretaries of National Security Councils of Central Asian countries in the Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan, held in New Delhi on November 10, 2021, outlined a common regional approach towards Afghanistan.
(With inputs from agencies)
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