National Security Adviser Ajit Doval participated in the third India-Central Asia meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Council and National Security Advisers in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, today.
During the meeting, the representatives reiterated the importance of regular dialogue in view of the changing nature of security challenges. They discussed ways to enhance cooperation in areas of countering terrorism, radicalisation, extremism and narcotics trafficking.
The Secretaries/NSAs emphasised the significance of security and stability in Afghanistan for the region. They agreed to work closely with Afghanistan in addressing security challenges, as well as in the areas of connectivity and economic development, which could form the basis of long-term stability.
They agreed to prioritise greater connectivity between India and the Central Asian countries. They also agreed to expand the scope of cooperation under this format to include areas such as digital connectivity and infrastructure, AI and other emerging technologies, and space cooperation.
NSA Doval called on the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Zhaparov, along with the Secretaries of the Security Councils of Central Asian countries. Mr Doval also held bilateral meetings with the Secretaries of the Security Councils of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan.
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