Modi honours Gandhi during Kyrgyzstan visit for SCO summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured Mahatma Gandhi during his official visit to Kyrgyzstan, where he is participating in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit scheduled for August 31 to September 1.

Modi arrived in the Central Asian nation at the invitation of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov. The SCO summit brings together member states and observer nations to discuss regional security, economic cooperation, and multilateral issues affecting South and Southeast Asia and beyond.

The Prime Minister's tribute to Gandhi underscores India's commitment to the values of non-violence and peaceful coexistence that the independence leader championed. Such gestures during international visits reflect India's cultural diplomacy and the principles that guide its foreign policy.

India holds significant strategic importance within the SCO framework, which includes China, Russia, Pakistan, and several Central Asian nations. Modi's participation in the summit is expected to focus on strengthening regional cooperation and advancing India's interests in security and economic engagement across Asia.

The visit marks another opportunity for India to assert its presence in multilateral forums and engage with key regional partners on issues of mutual concern.