Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1. In Tashkent, he holds bilateral meetings with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and focuses on strengthening ties and exploring new cooperation opportunities, including trade and critical minerals, as well as healthcare and other areas. He also includes engagements in Tashkent tied to Indian figures and cultural/diplomatic visits.
After Uzbekistan, Modi travels to Bishkek to participate in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on August 31 and September 1. Multiple outlets report that he meets SCO leaders on the sidelines of the summit, with one outlet specifically stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to be among those he will meet. Coverage also notes India’s priorities for the region—often framed around security, connectivity, and opportunity—and that Modi is scheduled to take part in the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games during his stay.
Overall, outlets largely align on the trip’s dates, the two-stop itinerary, the SCO summit participation, and bilateral engagement themes, while differing mainly on which specific leader-to-leader meeting details are highlighted.
