Modi to meet Putin during Central Asian tour on SCO summit sidelines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from Aug 29 to Sep 1, with plans to hold a side-meeting with President Vladimir Putin at the SCO summit.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced that Modi’s Central Asian trip will span Aug 29-Sep 1, covering visits to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. During the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, he is slated to sit down with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines. The itinerary underscores India’s intent to deepen ties with both nations. No further details on the agenda were released. The visit follows ongoing diplomatic engagement in the region.
Why it matters
The meeting signals India’s effort to deepen ties with Russia and Central Asian states amid shifting global alliances.
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