{"id":47360,"date":"2025-06-08T05:05:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T05:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=47360"},"modified":"2025-06-08T09:29:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T09:29:54","slug":"india-central-asia-relations-important-take-aways-from-jaishankars-vision-key-highlights-of-04th-dialogue-new-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/india-central-asia-relations-important-take-aways-from-jaishankars-vision-key-highlights-of-04th-dialogue-new-delhi\/","title":{"rendered":"India Central Asia Relations ! Important Take Aways from Jaishankar’s Vision – Key Highlights of 04th Dialogue New Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Islamabad : Monitoring Desk – Indian Foreign Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar hosted a high-level meeting at 4th edition of the \u2018India Central Asia Dialogue\u2019 to explore economic growth opportunities and strengthen India-Central Asia relations.<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Key Highlights of the Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

Strengthening Financial Cooperation: EAM highlighted the opening of special rupee vostro accounts by Central Asian banks in Indian financial institutions, facilitating seamless transactions.<\/p>\n

It included the potential use of India\u2019s UPI for cross-border payments, enhancing financial integration.<\/p>\n

Boosting Trade & Connectivity: The Central Asian leaders stressed the importance of diversifying trade baskets to ensure sustainable and predictable economic interactions.<\/p>\n

EAM emphasized the need to expand air services and streamline transit procedures, making trade more efficient.<\/p>\n

Commitment from Central Asian Nations:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kazakhstan praised India\u2019s innovation-driven business community, expressing commitment to deepening economic ties.<\/p>\n

Kyrgyzstan reaffirmed the strategic partnership between India and Central Asia, highlighting the potential for mutual growth.<\/p>\n

Turkmenistan described India as a major and promising partner, recognizing its role in shaping a modern geo-economic architecture in Asia.<\/p>\n

About Central Asia<\/strong><\/p>\n

The five Central Asian Republics (CARS) viz Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.These countries attained independence on the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991. All the 5 countries are land-locked. All the five countries are richly endowed with natural and mineral resources.<\/p>\n

Kazakhstan<\/strong> has huge commercially viable quantities of most minerals like coal, oil, gas, uranium, gold, lead, zinc, iron ore, tin, copper, manganese, chromite, bauxite and several more.<\/em><\/h5>\n

Turkmenistan <\/strong>contains the world\u2019s fourth largest reserves of natural gas while having significant quantities of cotton, uranium, petroleum, salt and sulfur.<\/em><\/p>\n

Uzbekistan <\/strong>is richly endowed with gas, uranium, cotton, silver and gold.<\/em><\/p>\n

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan <\/strong>have significant supplies of fresh water.<\/em><\/p>\n

Kyrgyzstan <\/strong>has significant reserves of gold, uranium, mercury and lead.<\/em><\/p>\n

India\u2019s engagement with Central Asia has evolved into a strategic partnership, focusing on trade, connectivity, security, and cultural exchange.<\/p>\n

India-Central Asia Ties<\/strong><\/p>\n

Early Times: India has several millennia old historical, cultural and civilisational links with Central Asia.<\/p>\n

Brisk trade of goods, ideas and thoughts took place from India (and China) to Central Asia and beyond over the Silk Road from 3rd century BC to 15th century AD.<\/p>\n

Buddhism travelled to Afghanistan, Central Asia and Western China from India through the Silk Road.<\/p>\n

Alexander of Macedonia, Kushans, Babar, Mughals and Sufism are evidence of vigorous links between India and the Central Asian region over the ages.<\/p>\n

Trade & Economic Cooperation: India and Central Asia focus on energy, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and technology.<\/p>\n

Both have emphasized the need for greater investment and trade facilitation, particularly through Chabahar Port.<\/p>\n

Connectivity & Infrastructure Development: India is actively promoting regional connectivity through initiatives like the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and air service expansion.<\/p>\n

Security & Geopolitical Collaboration: Both share concerns over regional security, particularly in counter-terrorism and stability in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n

The India-Central Asia Dialogue has strengthened cooperation in defense, intelligence sharing, and cybersecurity, ensuring a secure and stable regional environment.<\/p>\n

Cultural & Educational Exchange: Both continue to flourish through student exchanges, tourism, and diplomatic initiatives.<\/p>\n

Indian universities attract thousands of Central Asian students, fostering strong people-to-people connections.<\/p>\n

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