India, Kazakhstan discuss hydrocarbons, uranium in delegation-level talks

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Last Updated : Jul 08 2015 | 11:57 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday participated in delegation level talks in Kazakhstan, with hydrocarbons, uranium and other matters of mutual interest up for discussion.

Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Vikas Swarup took to twitter to share the information.

"Hydrocarbons, uranium, fertiliser, IT parks, space, defence, connectivity, UN reform, counter-terrorism on menu of India-Kazakhstan talks," he posted.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Akorda Presidential Palace.

The Prime Minister, who arrived in the Central Asian country yesterday, said that India and Kazakhstan are made for each other and the two nations need better connectivity to strengthen their economic engagement and bilateral ties.

After completing his visit to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Ufa, Russia to participate in the 7th BRICS summit. The Prime Minister will also be participating in the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

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First Published: Jul 08 2015 | 11:46 AM IST

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