Modi arrived in Astana on Monday, where he was welcomed by President Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev. The itinerary includes high‑level talks in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan over the next week, with scheduled visits to key industrial zones and cultural sites to underscore people‑to‑people ties.
During the meetings, India and the host nations signed memoranda of understanding covering energy trade, digital infrastructure, and the development of transport corridors linking the Indian Ocean to Central Asian markets. Officials highlighted the potential for joint ventures in renewable energy and the expansion of the International North‑South Transport Corridor as alternatives to existing trade routes.
Security was a central theme, with Modi and his counterparts discussing coordinated responses to terrorism, the volatile situation in Afghanistan, and the role of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Both sides pledged to enhance intelligence sharing, conduct joint naval and air exercises, and support regional stability through multilateral forums.
