Uzbekistan reiterated support for India’s permanent membership of the UN Security Council.

At the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a State Visit to Uzbekistan from 29 to 30 August 2026. The two leaders held warm and constructive talks, reviewed the full range of bilateral relations, and agreed to elevate ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

PM participates in a Joint Tree Plantation Ceremony at Tashkent, in Uzbekistan on August 30, 2026.

Political & Security Cooperation

- Agreed to establish a Foreign Ministers-led mechanism for high-level coordination and implementation of bilateral agreements.

- Strongly condemned terrorism in all forms, including cross-border terrorism, and reaffirmed zero tolerance. Committed to deeper cooperation in counter-terrorism, intelligence-sharing, law enforcement, and combating organised crime and cyber threats.

- Welcomed growing defence cooperation, including the successful “Dustlik” joint military exercise held in Uzbekistan in April 2026.

- Reaffirmed commitment to the Central Asia–India dialogue format.

Trade, Economy & Investment

- Noted strong economic partnership and significant untapped potential.

- Decided to create a Joint Working Group to address non-tariff barriers and investment issues.

- Agreed to explore next steps on a Preferential Trade Agreement following the completion of the Joint Feasibility Study.

- Focus on expanding trade in pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, automobiles, electrical items, and e-commerce.

- Strengthened cooperation between Invest India and Uzbekistan’s Investment Promotion Agency.

Energy, Critical Minerals & Agriculture

- Agreed to expand cooperation in renewable energy, nuclear energy (peaceful uses), critical minerals, mining, and value-added processing.

- Committed to strengthening agricultural value chains, food security, and agricultural science collaboration.

Connectivity & Digital Cooperation

- Reaffirmed efforts to improve multimodal transport and logistics connectivity.

- Welcomed the success of the IT Park in Tashkent (based on the Indian model) and agreed to deepen cooperation in digital technologies, AI, startups, and space applications.

People-to-People, Education, Health & Culture

- Highlighted the contribution of Indian students and capacity-building programmes (ITEC and ICCR scholarships).

- Announced the Lal Bahadur Shastri Scholarship for Hindi language in Uzbekistan.

- India to support greening and ecological rehabilitation of the Aral Sea region (US $1 million under Grant-in-Aid).

- Strong focus on pharmaceutical cooperation through the Tashkent Pharma Park.

- Signed Cultural Exchange Programme (2026–2030) and agreements on archives and conservation of ancient Buddhist sites (Fayaz Tepa and Karatepa).

- Agreed to deepen cooperation in yoga, traditional medicine (AYUSH), sports, and tourism.

Multilateral Cooperation

- Uzbekistan reiterated support for India’s permanent membership of the UN Security Council.

- Reaffirmed close coordination in the SCO, BRICS (India’s Chairship in 2026), and Non-Aligned Movement (Uzbekistan’s upcoming Chairship 2027–2030). India welcomed Uzbekistan’s interest in joining the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA).

PM receives Uzbekistan’s highest state honour, ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ Order in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on August 30, 2026

Conclusion

Prime Minister Modi thanked President Mirziyoyev and the people of Uzbekistan for their warm hospitality and invited the President for a return visit to India. The visit marked a significant step in deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries across political, economic, security, connectivity, and people-to-people domains.

PM at the Official Welcome Ceremony, in Uzbekistan on August 30, 2026

PM takes part in a yoga programme hosted by the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan during his two-day state visit to the country at Hilton

PM attends delegation level talks between India and Uzbekistan, in Uzbekistan on August 30, 2026

PM receives warm welcome by Indian Community at Tashkent, in Uzbekistan on August 29, 2026.

PM and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Yangi Uzbekistan Park at Tashkent, in Uzbekistan

PM receives warm welcome by President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his arrival at Tashkent, in Uzbekistan