PM Modi Begins 3-Day Visit To Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, To Participate In 26th SCO Summit

Last Updated:August 29, 2026, 10:18 IST

PM Narendra Modi said he would travel to Tashkent on August 29 and 30, before reaching Bishkek to participate in the 26th SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on visit to Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic | Image credit: narendramodi.in

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday embarked on a visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic, noting how the bilateral relations between India and Uzbekistan have enhanced in recent years.

PM Modi said he would travel to Tashkent on August 29 and 30, before reaching Bishkek to participate in the 26th SCO Summit, marking 25 years of this important organisation.

In an official statement posted on X, PM Modi said: “I am embarking on a visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from 29 August-1 September 2026. At the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, I will visit Tashkent on 29-30 August for a State Visit. In recent years, the India-Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership has seen significant advancement.”

The Prime Minister said his discussions with Uzbekistan President Mirziyoyev would cover diverse areas, including trade and investment, digital connectivity, defence, energy, and others.

“I look forward to my discussions with President Mirziyoyev on further deepening our cooperation in trade and investment, digital connectivity, defence, energy, and on advancing our shared visions of Viksit Bharat and Yangi Uzbekistan. I will also visit the Shastri Memorial and the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, a tribute to the close cultural and people-to-people ties that bind our two countries”, the statement read.

PM Modi To Participate In 26th SCO Summit

After concluding visit to Uzbekistan, PM Modi will travel to the Kyrgyz to participate in the 26th SCO Summit.

“From Tashkent, at the invitation of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Zhaparov, I will travel to Bishkek to participate in the 26th SCO Summit, marking 25 years of this important organisation. India has been an active and constructive member of the SCO since 2017″, the statement read.

Reiterating India’s position on terrorism, the Prime Minister said: “I look forward to advancing India’s vision for the region, anchored in Security, Connectivity and Opportunity, and to working with fellow members for a region free from the scourge of terrorism, separatism and extremism, which continue to threaten peace and stability in our neighbourhood and beyond.”

Putin, Jinping Likely To Attend

The SCO Summit will see the presence of leaders of the 10-member grouping, including India, China Russia, Pakistan, Iran, four Central Asian countries and Belarus. Among the leaders expected to attend the summit are Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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How will PM Modi’s visit impact India-Uzbekistan trade relations?

PM Modi’s visit to Uzbekistan could translate existing agreements into concrete progress in trade and investment, potentially opening a new chapter in bilateral relations. Discussions during the visit are expected to focus on strengthening the strategic partnership and reviewing cooperation in trade and investment. An important outcome could be the establishment of mechanisms to achieve the agreed goal of doubling bilateral trade over the next three years.

Which other world leaders are attending the SCO Summit?

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to attend the SCO Summit. Other leaders from SCO member countries are also anticipated to be present.

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