4th India-Central Asia Dialogue – New Delhi
➢ India hosted the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue in New Delhi under the chairmanship of EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar.
➢ The conclave focused on regional security, critical minerals, connectivity, counter-terrorism, and economic integration with the five Central Asian nations.
➢Members: India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
➢Major Outcomes of the 4th Dialogue:
➨ Counter-Terrorism Cooperation:
- Condemned the Pahalgam attack and called for the early adoption of the UN Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism.
➨Rare Earth & Critical Minerals:
- Expressed joint interest in exploration and investment in rare earths; Second India-Central Asia Rare Earth Forum to be convened soon.
➨Connectivity & Trade Facilitation:
- Emphasized optimum use of INSTC and Chabahar Port;
- Supported Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan’s entry into INSTC.