**Summary:**
Prime Minister Modi met with the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan on June 6, 2025, following the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue in New Delhi. The Ministers briefed the Prime Minister on the positive discussions held. Prime Minister Modi reiterated the importance of India-Central Asia relations, outlining his vision for strengthened economic ties, connectivity, defense and security cooperation, and collaboration in emerging areas. He emphasized that the partnership is crucial for addressing regional and global challenges. The Central Asian Foreign Ministers condemned the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack and expressed support for India's counter-terrorism efforts. Prime Minister Modi invited the leaders of all Central Asian countries to the Second India-Central Asia Summit to be held in India.
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister's Office: The office of the Prime Minister, the head of government.
PM: Abbreviation for Prime Minister. Refers to the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.
Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan: The government ministers responsible for foreign affairs of the specified Central Asian countries.
Kazakhstan: A Central Asian country.
Kyrgyz Republic: A Central Asian country.
Tajikistan: A Central Asian country.
Turkmenistan: A Central Asian country.
Uzbekistan: A Central Asian country.
4th Meeting of the India Central Asia Dialogue: A diplomatic meeting between India and Central Asian countries.
New Delhi: The location where the 4th Meeting of the India Central Asia Dialogue was held. The capital of India.
IndiaCentral Asia partnership: The collaborative relationship between India and Central Asian countries.
Pahalgam: A location where a terror attack occurred. Located in India.
India: The Republic of India.
Second IndiaCentral Asia Summit: A future summit meeting between India and Central Asian countries.
06 JUN 2025: Date of posting the information.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the source of the information.
Republic of Kazakhstan: The full name of Kazakhstan.
Republic of Tajikistan: The full name of Tajikistan.
Republic of Uzbekistan: The full name of Uzbekistan.
Shri Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India.
22 April 2025: Date of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
MJPSST Release ID: 2134706: A release identifier.
Prime Minister's Office
PM meets with the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and
Uzbekistan
Ministers brief PM on 4th Meeting of the India-
Central Asia Dialogue, held in New Delhi earlier
today
PM shares vision for economic interconnections,
connectivity, defence and security cooperation, and
collaboration in new and emerging areas
PM highlights that a strong India-Central Asia
partnership serves as a force multiplier in addressing
shared regional and global challenges
Central Asian leaders strongly condemn the
Pahalgam terror attack and express support for fight
against cross-border terrorism
PM extends invitation to Leaders of all Central Asian
countries for Second India-Central Asia Summit
Posted On: 06 JUN 2025 8:54PM by PIB Delhi
The Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan, had a joint call on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today.
The Ministers briefed the Prime Minister on the positive and productive discussions held during the 4thMeeting of the India-Central Asia Dialogue, that was held in New Delhi, earlier during the day.
Prime Minister emphasised that relations with the Central Asian countries have always been a key priority for
India. Building upon the strong foundation of our historic people-to-people ties, he shared his vision for
greater economic interconnections, expanded connectivity, enhanced defence and security cooperation, and
comprehensive collaboration in new and emerging areas.
Prime Minister highlighted that a strong India-Central Asia partnership serves as a force multiplier in
addressing shared regional and global challenges.
The Central Asian Foreign Ministers strongly condemned the 22 April 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam and
conveyed their support for India’s fight against cross-border terrorism.
Prime Minister extended invitation to the leaders of all Central Asian countries for the Second India-Central
Asia Summit to be held in India.
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