New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a significant meeting on Friday with the foreign ministers of five Central Asian nations — Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan — to strengthen regional cooperation and reaffirm joint efforts in combating terrorism.
PM Modi, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), expressed his pleasure at the interaction, describing the relationship between India and Central Asia as rooted in strong historical and cultural bonds. “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,” he wrote, sharing a photo from the high-level engagement.
The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration in key areas including trade, connectivity, energy, fintech, food security, and health. Both sides underscored their shared vision for peace, prosperity, and security in the region.
A central theme of the discussions was the ongoing global fight against terrorism. PM Modi reiterated India’s firm stance, calling for unity and coordinated action to address common threats. “We stand firm and resolute in our collective fight against terrorism,” he stated.
The dialogue marks a continued push by India to deepen strategic and economic ties with Central Asia amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.
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