PM Modi to Visit Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan From August 29 to September 1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to undertake a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1, 2026, with bilateral ties, regional cooperation and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) high on the agenda. The visit will begin with a state visit to Uzbekistan before Modi travels to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to attend the 26th SCO Summit.

Two-Nation Visit

According to the announced schedule, Modi will visit Uzbekistan on August 29 and 30 at the invitation of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. It will be his fourth visit to the Central Asian country.

During his stay in Tashkent, Modi is scheduled to hold delegation-level talks with President Mirziyoyev. The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening the India-Uzbekistan strategic partnership and expanding cooperation across several areas, including trade and investment, defence, digital connectivity, energy, education and people-to-people ties. 

The two sides are also expected to discuss their respective long-term development visions, including India's Viksit Bharat 2047 and Uzbekistan-2030.

Focus on Bilateral Ties

The Uzbekistan leg of the visit is expected to provide an opportunity for India and Uzbekistan to review the progress of their bilateral relationship and identify areas for further cooperation.

India's engagement with Uzbekistan covers sectors such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, defence, education, information technology and trade. Connectivity is also an important element of India's broader engagement with Central Asia, given the geographical challenges involved in expanding overland trade between India and the region. 

During the visit, Modi is also expected to visit the Shastri Memorial in Tashkent and the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies. 

SCO Summit in Bishkek

After completing his Uzbekistan visit, Modi will travel to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, to participate in the 26th SCO Summit from August 31 to September 1.

The summit assumes particular significance as the SCO marks its 25th anniversary this year. India has been a full member of the organisation since 2017.

At the summit, Modi is expected to present India's priorities on security, connectivity and opportunity while participating in discussions with other SCO leaders. Bilateral meetings with leaders attending the summit are also expected to take place on the sidelines. 

World Nomad Games

Modi's Kyrgyzstan visit will also include participation in the opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games. The event is expected to showcase the cultural traditions and heritage of Central Asia and provide another opportunity for people-to-people engagement. 

Central Asia Engagement

The two-country visit comes as India continues to strengthen its engagement with Central Asia amid growing geopolitical and economic interest in the region. New Delhi has been expanding cooperation with Central Asian countries in areas including connectivity, defence, trade, healthcare, education and technology.

The upcoming visit is therefore expected to serve both bilateral and multilateral objectives, with the Uzbekistan meetings focused primarily on strengthening the strategic partnership and the Kyrgyzstan leg centred on the SCO Summit and regional cooperation.