September 18, 2026 1:20 PM

25th SCO Economic and Foreign Trade Ministers’ meeting held in Tajikistan; India highlights security, connectivity and opportunity

The 25th Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Thhursday, with India highlighting the importance of Security, Connectivity and Opportunity for strengthening international trade and economic cooperation. The meeting reviewed ongoing cooperation among SCO member states in economic and trade activities and discussed measures to deepen trade and economic engagement ...

June 25, 2026 11:31 AM

India, Tajikistan hold fifth counter-terrorism dialogue in Dushanbe, reaffirm commitment against terrorism

India and Tajikistan reaffirmed their shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations during the 5th meeting of the India-Tajikistan Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism held in Dushanbe on Wednesday. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Vinod Bahade, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism) in India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Mr. Sherali Jonon, Head of the Department of Asia-Pacific Countries in Tajikistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Officia...

February 20, 2026 9:26 PM

India AI Impact Summit 2026 Draws World Leaders as Global AI Dialogue Takes Centre Stage

The India AI Impact Summit 2026, running from February 16 to 21 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, has transformed the venue into a major global platform for artificial intelligence dialogue, with thirteen country pavilions from Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan and a collective African pavilion showcasing ideas, investments and collaborative intent. Due to overwhelming interest, the Government of India ...

November 6, 2025 4:50 PM

Trump to meet Central Asian presidents as US seeks to counter China, Russia influence

U.S. President Donald Trump will host the leaders of five Central Asian nations at the White House on Thursday as the U.S. seeks to gain influence in a region long dominated by Russia and increasingly courted by China. The talks take place amid intensifying competition for Central Asia's vast mineral resources. Western nations are seeking to diversify supply chains away from Moscow and Beijing. In particular, the U.S. is pursuing new partnerships to secure critical minerals, energy supplies, an...