Prime Minister Modi and President Tokayev Discuss Upcoming SCO Summit and Strengthen Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. During the call, PM Modi conveyed his full support for the success of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Astana.

The two leaders reiterated their commitment to continue working together to advance their bilateral strategic partnership. President Tokayev extended his wishes to PM Modi for being re-elected for a third consecutive term. PM Modi thanked him for the warm congratulations.

PM Modi expressed confidence that Kazakhstan’s leadership would greatly contribute to regional cooperation. He shared this sentiment in a post on X, stating, “Had a good conversation with President of Kazakhstan H.E. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Thanked him for warm wishes on the success in the elections. Reiterated the commitment to advance our Strategic Partnership with Kazakhstan. Conveyed India’s full support for the success of the upcoming SCO Summit.”

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is an intergovernmental organisation established in 2001, with members including India, Russia, China, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch.