India should build upon earlier foundations to consolidate its place in the Central Asian region, whether in the economic, trade, defence, natural resources, technology spheres or in softer areas

This article is authored by Rajiv Bhatia, Distinguished Fellow, Gateway House and former ambassador.

Prime Minister Modi will visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for the SCO summit. He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Chinese…