PM MODI’S STATE VISIT TO UZBEKISTAN

At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, His Excellency Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paid a State Visit to Uzbekistan from 29 to 30 August 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome in Tashkent. Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received PM Modi, and both leaders warmly greeted each other. This is his fourth visit to Uzbekistan.

PM Modi received a grand welcome from India community in Uzbekistan, with people cheering and chanting “Modi Modi”, Vande Mataram” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai. A few women from the Indian community also tied a rakhi to PM Modi’s hand as he was greeting the community members. He also witnessed cultural performances by artists.


Exchange of several MoUs and agreements


President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks in a warm, friendly and constructive atmosphere. Both leaders witnessed the exchange of several MoUs and agreements covering a wide range of areas, including mining, culture, education, tourism, ayurveda, among others. A Letter of Intent for the restoration and conservation of the Buddhist sites of Fayaz Tepa and Kara Tepa in Uzbekistan was also agreed upon. A total of 11 pacts were signed during the visit.


Nuclear energy 


India and Uzbekistan would establish a long-term uranium supply arrangement, a move expected to help keep India's nuclear power plans on track for the long haul.


Urban development


Uzbekistan is currently building New Tashkent, effectively a brand-new city from scratch, and PM Modi pointed to Gujarat's GIFT City as a model worth studying. He also offered to host an Uzbek delegation to showcase the planning, technology and implementation behind the project.


Bilateral trade


India and Uzbekistan already cooperate in trade, investment, education, pharmaceuticals, IT and culture. Nuclear energy and city planning are the latest additions to that list. For India, Uzbekistan is emerging as an increasingly important partner in Central Asia.

Bilateral trade crossed the $1 billion mark last year for the first time. Joint ventures have also increased sevenfold compared to a few years ago. Travel has become easier as well. There are now 14 direct flights a week connecting the two countries.


 Cultural dimension


There is a cultural dimension to the relationship, too. Mirziyoyev highlighted the Lal Bahadur Shastri Centre for Indian Culture and the Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Indian Studies, saying both have played an important role in strengthening people-to-people ties.


Uzbekistan loves Yoga


PM Modi witnessed a special Yoga session featuring 52 Yoga practitioners from Uzbekistan during his visit to the Central Asian nation. Yoga, in particular, has gained popularity in Uzbekistan. The country has had a national Yoga Federation since 2018, and hosted a yoga festival in June that attracted participants from across the region.

The session added a distinctive cultural dimension to PM Modi’s engagement and highlighted the growing popularity of yoga in Uzbekistan. The participants included six members of the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan who had represented their country at the First World Yogasana Championship 2026, held in Ahmedabad in June this year.

The relationship has moved beyond symbolic gestures. More flights, more trade and easier travel point to growing engagement on multiple fronts. There is a deep alignment between the thinking and aspirations of India and Uzbekistan. Youth, innovation, inclusive growth, and modern technology lie at the core of both ‘Yangi Uzbekistan’ and ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’. With this shared vision, both countries are working for the welfare of the people.


Terrorism


According to the joint statement, the leaders “unequivocally condemned terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, reiterated zero tolerance approach to terrorism and rejected justification of terrorism on any ground whatsoever”. Leaders called for concerted actions against terrorist entities and for disrupting terrorism financing networks, safe havens and infrastructure. Leaders stressed that those responsible for terrorism should be held accountable and their perpetrators, their backers, facilitators and affiliates should be brought to justice.


 Military Cooperation


The Leaders expressed satisfaction with the activities of the Joint Working Group on Military Cooperation, wherein new avenues of cooperation in the defence industrial domain are being explored. They welcomed the successful conduct of the Uzbekistan-India Joint Military Exercise ‘Dustlik’, the latest of which was held in Namangan Region, Uzbekistan, in April 2026.


Afforestation


Besides 11 pacts, announcement of a grant of USD 1 million for afforestation in the Aral Sea region, 100 Lal Bahadur Shastri Scholarship for Hindi Language Scholarships and an ICCR Sanskrit Chair at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies were made.


Modi was conferred Uzbekistan’s highest award


Modi was conferred Uzbekistan’s highest award for foreign leaders, Oliy Darajali Do’stlik Order, which he dedicated to the “enduring bond” between India and Uzbekistan. The prestigious honour was presented to PM Modi in Tashkent.  The award recognises his contribution to strengthening India-Uzbekistan relations and cooperation. 

 




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