2nd meeting of the India-Central Asia Dialogue held by digital video-conference Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyz Republic . India’s interests in the Central Asia Mineral resources : abundant such as petroleum, natural gas, antimony, aluminium, gold, silver, coal and uranium which can help ensure energy security for India. For example- Kazakhstan has the largest uranium reserves Strengthening India’s role in Afghanistan : Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled peace process Connectivity : to Europe & develop its transit and transport potential through regional and international transport corridors such as the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). Economic opportunities: consumer market for goods and services provided by India including IT services, tourism, tea, pharmaceuticals etc. Ensuring regional peace and stability : due to regional proximity and effect on India’s overseas projects such as the TAPI pipeline. Some critical iss...