Text of PM’s Departure Statement ahead of visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyz Republic

The Prime Minister of India issued a departure statement ahead of an official visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1, 2026. The visit includes a State Visit to Tashkent at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to advance bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, digital connectivity, defence, and energy, along with cultural visits to the Shastri Memorial and the Mahatma Gandhi Centre. Following Uzbekistan, the Prime Minister will travel to Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, to participate in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit and attend the Opening Ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov.