PM Modi's SCO Visit Focuses on BRICS, UNSC

The Hindu - International · world

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic extends beyond bilateral ties, encompassing engagements with the SCO, the upcoming BRICS Summit, and the 2028-2029 UN Security Council term. A key challenge is to counter perceptions of diminished Indian interest in Central Asia, despite a rise in trade from $500 million in 2010 to over $2 billion in 2025. The visit aims to reaffirm India's commitment to connectivity and engagement with the region, addressing concerns about fragmentation and distance.