News analysis

India seeks to boost ties with Central Asia amid concerns about Afghanistan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (top, right) greeting leaders at the virtual India-Central Asia Summit on Jan 27, 2022. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

NEW DELHI - India and Central Asian countries agreed to create a road map to boost trade, enhance connectivity and deal with Afghanistan at the first India-Central Asia leaders' summit held virtually on Thursday (Jan 27).

But the question is whether India and the Central Asian countries can resolve the vexatious and longstanding problem of connectivity, which has held up deeper economic cooperation and greater integration.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.