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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be hosting the
first meeting of the India-Central Asia Summit, with the participation of the
Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and
Uzbekistan, in a virtual format on 27 January 2022. This will be the first
engagement of its kind between India and the Central Asian countries at the
level of leaders.
The first India-Central Asia Summit is a reflection of India’s growing
engagement with the Central Asian countries, which are a part of India’s
"Extended Neighbourhood”. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid a
historic visit to all Central Asian countries in 2015. Subsequently, there have
been exchanges at high-levels at bilateral and multilateral forums.
The inception of the India-Central Asia Dialogue at Foreign Ministers’ level,
the 3rd meeting of which was held in New Delhi from 18-20 December 2021, has
provided an impetus 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 10 November 2021
outlined a common regional approach on Afghanistan.
During the first India-Central Asia Summit, the Leaders are expected to discuss
steps to take forward India-Central Asia relations to newer heights. They are
also expected to exchange views on regional and international issues of
interest, especially the evolving regional security situation.
The Summit is symbolic of the importance attached by the Leaders of India and
the Central Asian countries to a comprehensive and enduring India-Central Asia
partnership.