OREANDA-NEWS. Following is the text of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s departure statement prior to his visit to Uzbekistan to attend the SCO Summit:

“I will travel to Uzbekistan for a brief visit to attend the SCO Summit and interact with leaders of SCO nations.

India is glad to be a member of the SCO and looks forward to fruitful outcomes particularly in the field of economic cooperation through SCO.”