Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed on a four-day diplomatic mission to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan today to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.
The visit aims to strengthen regional security and economic ties, with high-level bilateral meetings scheduled with leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek.
India seeks to advance its vision of a terror-free region while exploring energy and trade partnerships with Central Asian nations to bolster its strategic influence.