Modi outlines India's SCO priorities ahead of Bishkek summit
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said New Delhi will work with Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members to rid the region of terrorism, separatism and extremism. He made the statement before departing for Kyrgyzstan, where the SCO heads of state council meets. Modi arrived in Tashkent on a two-day state visit and will travel to Bishkek after completing his programme in Uzbekistan.
Key Facts
- Modi said India will promote its vision in the SCO based on three principles: security, transport connectivity and new opportunities.
- The Times of India notes that fighting the 'three forces of evil' — terrorism, separatism and extremism — is traditionally a key area of SCO work.
- Modi arrived in Tashkent on a two-day state visit and will travel to Bishkek for the SCO heads of state council meeting.
- Bilateral meetings between the Indian prime minister and leaders of other states are expected on the sidelines of the summit.
India's SCO Agenda
Modi said New Delhi intends to work with SCO countries to free the region from terrorism, separatism and extremism. He said India will promote its vision in the SCO based on three principles: security, transport connectivity and new opportunities. Modi noted that terrorism, separatism and extremism continue to threaten peace and stability in the region and beyond. The Times of India recalls that fighting the 'three forces of evil' is traditionally a key area of SCO work.
Summit Travel Plans
Modi arrived in Tashkent on a two-day state visit. After completing his programme in Uzbekistan, he will travel to Bishkek for the SCO heads of state council meeting. Bilateral meetings between the Indian prime minister and leaders of other states are expected on the sidelines of the summit.
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Modi outlines India's SCO priorities ahead of Bishkek summit
