Why in news
- India announced the Prime Minister's state visit to Uzbekistan and attendance at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek.
Bilateral Agenda with Uzbekistan
- Focuses on strengthening strategic partnership across trade, investment, defence, digital connectivity, and energy.
- Aligns developmental priorities between Viksit Bharat 2047 and the Uzbekistan-2030 strategic plan.
26th SCO Summit in Bishkek
- Marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
- India will emphasize its priorities structured around Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity.
- Provides a multilateral forum to engage Central Asian states on trade corridors, regional security, and counter-terrorism.
Why it matters
- Central Asia remains vital to India's Extended Neighbourhood Policy for energy security and continental connectivity.
- Engagement within SCO helps preserve strategic balance in Eurasian regional security architectures.
Key terms
Extended Neighbourhood Policy
India's foreign policy outreach focused on building economic, strategic, and political partnerships beyond its immediate land borders.
Prelims facts
- India became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in 2017.
Mains discussion
- Evaluate the strategic importance of Central Asian partnerships for India's regional trade corridors and security interests.
Source: PIB English
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