From left: Prof (Dr) Ramakant Dwivedi, Prof K Baizakova and Prof Zhuldyz Sairambayeva

Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 11, 2026 – A Round Table and Book Release were held at the Faculty of International Relations of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Almaty, Kazakhstan on June 11, 2026. “India-Kazakhstan Partnership in a Changing Geopolitical Order” was released. Diplomats, scientists and experts of the two countries discussed how the changing international environment affects the Kazakh-Indian cooperation and what areas can become the basis for its further development. The event was organized by the Faculty of International Relations and the Institute of Security Problems and Cooperation of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Opening the RT, Dean of the Faculty of International Relations Prof Zhuldyz Sairambayeva noted that academic dialogue is becoming an important tool for building trust between Kazakhstan and India. The meeting was moderated by Prof Fatima Kukeyeva. The event was organized by the Faculty of International Relations and the Institute of Security Problems and Cooperation of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The discussion was held in a mixed format, bringing together participants from Kazakhstan and India.

Prof Zhuldyz Sairambayeva, Dean of the Faculty of International Relations of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, awarded Al-Farabi Medal to Prof (Dr) Ramakant Dwivedi, Head MERI Centre for International Studies and Director, India central Asia Foundation for his contribution in enhancing India-Kazakhstan relation in education sector in Almaty, Kazakhstan on June 11, 2026.

The substantive part of the meeting was devoted to topics that today form the strategic framework of relations between the two countries. Ramakant Dwivedi presented an Indian perspective on the changing geopolitics of Central Asia and Kazakhstan’s place in New Delhi’s regional strategy. Dr Cauveri Ghanapati drew attention to the prospects for cooperation in the field of civil nuclear energy and critical minerals. Malik Augan considered transport as a factor of integration in international relations, and Saniya Nurdavletova focused on the role of middle powers and regional stability issues. Transport connectivity took a special place in the discussion. For Kazakhstan, located in the center of Eurasia, the development of routes between South and Central Asia is not only economic, but also strategic. For India, such destinations open up additional opportunities for trade, business contacts and a more stable presence in Central Asia.

The Round Table showed that Kazakh-Indian relations are increasingly going beyond the framework of traditional diplomacy. Today, their development is increasingly based on knowledge, expertise, academic ties and the ability of the two countries to jointly comprehend the processes on which the future of Eurasia depends.

On January 27, 2022, India-Central Asia Summit took place in a virtual format. The Prime Minister of the Republic of India and the Presidents of the Central Asian states attended the high-level meeting.

In his speech, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed that the first India-Central Asia Summit would be a kind of reflection of the growing interaction between New Delhi and all the states of this strategic region.

During the high-level meeting, speeches were also made by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K. Tokayev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic S. Zhaparov, President of the Republic of Tajikistan E. Rahmon, President of Turkmenistan G. Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sh. Mirziyoyev.

In his speech, the President of Turkmenistan, noting the importance of this anniversary year for the countries of Central Asia and India, which established diplomatic relations 30 years ago, emphasized the beginning of a new milestone in the development of centuries-old ties between our peoples.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov also congratulated the leadership of the Republic of India and the entire Indian people on the 75th anniversary of the country’s Independence. During this short period by historical standards, India has passed a glorious path equal to centuries, the Head of the Turkmen state added.

Emphasizing that India is a close friend and important partner for Turkmenistan, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov stressed that India was among the first states in the world to recognize the Independence of Turkmenistan. As was emphasized, the current meeting is designed to bring relations between the countries of Central Asia and India to new frontiers, which have a huge human, industrial, natural, technological potential.

Developing the theme of strengthening regional cooperation aimed at ensuring the peaceful coexistence of countries and peoples, combating new challenges of our time, the President of Turkmenistan noted that ensuring strong and long-term security, maintaining peace and a balance of interests meets the strategic goals of our countries.

In this context, having supported the initiative of a regular Dialogue at the level of Security Advisers, as well as the constructiveness of the idea of ​​the Central Asia-India Parliamentary Forum, the Turkmen side expressed the expediency of creating the Secretariat of the Central Asia-India Summit.

In addition, proposing to establish systemic joint work in international organizations, primarily in the UN, the Turkmen side stated that the new philosophy of international relations “Dialogue is a guarantee of peace”, initiated by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, is aimed at uniting all responsible and healthy forces in the global political arena.

The special role of the Central Asia-India Business Council was also emphasized, and the need for further intensification of activities within the framework of this platform was noted. In particular, the importance of consolidating the efforts of the parties in the field of energy was expressed. The countries of Central Asia, known for their rich natural resources, are able to work seriously today on the creation of an energy bridge “Central Asia – India”, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov added.

As is known, at present, Turkmenistan, in cooperation with its partners, is implementing a large-scale energy project of geo-economic and geopolitical significance – the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline.

The key area of ​​the effective cooperation between India and the states of Central Asia is cooperation in the field of transport. The importance of creating Eurasian transport corridors through Central Asia to sea terminals in the Indian Ocean was especially noted here. In this regard, the importance of the Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Iran-Oman-Qatar transport corridor project was emphasized.

The Summit also stressed the need to further consolidate efforts aimed at developing medical diplomacy and combating the threat of the spread of coronavirus. In this regard, the Leader of Turkmenistan proposed to consider the issue of establishing the Central Asia-India Medical Association, one of the main goals of which could be the fight against infectious diseases.

We consider the expansion of cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian sphere as an opportunity to strengthen good neighborliness, rapprochement and mutual understanding of our peoples, the President of Turkmenistan added.

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