PM Modi Reaches Tashkent for Two-Day Uzbekistan Visit

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent for a two-day official visit to Uzbekistan.
He was received by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Discussions will cover trade, investment, defence, digital connectivity, energy and education.

Tashkent: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent on Wednesday evening for a two-day visit to Uzbekistan, where he is scheduled to hold talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on strengthening bilateral relations.

The visit comes as India and Uzbekistan seek to expand cooperation across several strategic and economic areas.

PM Modi Welcomed by Uzbekistan President

Modi was received by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev following his arrival in the Uzbek capital.

The two leaders are expected to hold detailed discussions covering the major areas of cooperation between the two countries.

Their talks are likely to focus on strengthening existing partnerships while identifying new areas for collaboration.

Tashkent Decorated Ahead of Modi Visit

The Uzbek capital has been decorated with Indian flags and welcome hoardings ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit.

The visit is being closely watched in Uzbekistan as Modi returns to the Central Asian country for the fourth time.

India and Uzbekistan share longstanding historical and civilisational links, which have been supported over the years by cultural exchanges and people-to-people connections.

Trade and Investment on Key Agenda

Economic cooperation is expected to feature prominently during the discussions between Modi and Mirziyoyev.

The two sides are expected to explore opportunities to increase trade and investment, while also strengthening commercial ties between Indian and Uzbek businesses.

Improving connectivity and creating greater opportunities for economic cooperation are likely to remain important components of the talks.

Defence, Energy and Digital Cooperation

The discussions will also cover strategic sectors including defence, energy and digital connectivity.

Both countries have been expanding cooperation beyond traditional areas, with technology and digital infrastructure emerging as important components of their bilateral engagement.

Education and people-to-people relations are also expected to receive attention during the leaders’ meeting.

India-Uzbekistan Relations in Focus

Modi and Mirziyoyev are scheduled to review the broader state of India-Uzbekistan relations at the Presidential Palace.

Their discussions will reflect the historical ties between the two countries while focusing on contemporary areas that can support economic growth and strategic cooperation.