India's Foreign Policy in Central Asia

Tajikistan shares a 1,030-kilometer border with India, making it the Central Asian country with the longest border with India.

The India-Central Asia Summit is an annual summit held between India and the Central Asian countries to discuss various aspects of cooperation and partnership.

P.V. Narasimha Rao was the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Central Asia in 1992, during which he visited Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan.

KAZIND-2018 was the first joint military exercise conducted between India and Kazakhstan, which took place in September 2018.

Kazakhstan is the largest recipient of Indian foreign direct investment (FDI) in Central Asia, with a significant presence in sectors such as energy, mining, and pharmaceuticals.

The Connect Central Asia Policy is the Indian government's initiative to promote trade and economic cooperation with Central Asia, focusing on areas such as energy, transportation, and infrastructure development.

Turkmenistan is a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) but not the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

The Central Asia Scholarship Scheme is the Indian government's scholarship program for students from Central Asia, providing financial assistance for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies in India.

Kazakhstan has the largest population among the Central Asian countries, with a population of over 19 million.

The Central Asia Cultural Exchange Program is the Indian government's initiative to promote cultural exchanges and people-to-people contact with Central Asia, including activities such as art exhibitions, film festivals, and educational exchanges.

Turkmenistan is the largest producer of cotton among the Central Asian countries, with a significant share of its agricultural output dedicated to cotton production.

The Central Asia Connectivity Initiative is the Indian government's initiative to promote connectivity and infrastructure development in Central Asia, focusing on areas such as transportation, energy, and digital infrastructure.

Turkmenistan is the largest producer of natural gas among the Central Asian countries, with significant reserves and export potential.

The Central Asia Renewable Energy Cooperation Initiative is the Indian government's initiative to promote cooperation in the field of renewable energy with Central Asia, focusing on areas such as solar, wind, and hydropower.

Kyrgyzstan is the largest producer of gold among the Central Asian countries, with significant reserves and export potential.