Blitz Bureau
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi met with the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan in New Delhi June 7, following the conclusion of the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue.
During the joint meeting, the visiting ministers briefed PM Modi on the positive outcomes of the day’s deliberations, which focused on enhancing multilateral ties between India and the Central Asian region. The dialogue emphasised cooperation in trade, energy, security, and emerging technologies.
Highlighting India’s longstanding historical and cultural ties with Central Asia, PM Modi underscored that the region remains a vital priority in India’s foreign policy. He laid out a comprehensive vision for deeper economic interconnections, expanded connectivity, enhanced defence and security cooperation, and collaboration in emerging areas such as digital technology and climate resilience.
“A strong India-Central Asia partnership acts as a force multiplier in tackling regional and global challenges,” Prime Minister Modi said, reaffirming India’s commitment to a stable and prosperous Central Asia. “Delighted to meet with the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. India deeply cherishes its historical ties with the countries of Central Asia.
Look forward to working together to further deepen our cooperation in trade, connectivity, energy, fintech, food security and health for mutual progress and prosperity. We stand firm and resolute in our collective fight against terrorism,” PM Modi posted on X after the meeting.
In a show of solidarity, the Central Asian ministers strongly condemned the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, and voiced their firm support for India’s ongoing efforts to combat cross-border terrorism. Looking ahead, PM Modi extended formal invitations to the leaders of all five Central Asian nations for the Second India-Central Asia Summit, to be hosted by India.
