India-Central Asia relations have witnessed an upward trajectory in the recent past. The key factor behind the renewed India-Central ties is the consistency in bilateral and multilateral dialogue and discussion. There already exists an India-Central Asia Dialogue mechanism at the foreign ministers level. A summit level meeting between India and leaders of five Central Asian countries will add more value to India’s multilateral engagement with Central Asia.

To understand the strategic significance of First India-Central Asia summit, listen to this insightful podcast by Amb Skand R Tayal (former Indian Ambassador to Uzbekistan) and Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Research Associate, VIF.