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Uzbek President Credits Modi as India Receives Highest Honour
Uzbekistan’s president praised India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He called Modi a respected and wise leader.
Uzbekistan gave Modi its highest friendship award.
The award recognized his role in improving relations between the two countries.
The leaders discussed their history, cooperation, and future plans.
They agreed to make their relationship a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The countries currently trade about $1 billion in goods and services.
They hope to increase that amount to $5 billion and eventually $10 billion.
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and international standing.
Mirziyoyev awarded Modi Uzbekistan’s highest honour, the Oliy Darajali Do'stlik Order.
The two countries elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Mirziyoyev said bilateral trade of $1 billion should grow to $5 billion initially and potentially $10 billion.
The Uzbek president credited India’s recent development and global influence partly to Modi’s leadership.
- Who
- Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Mirziyoyev awarded Modi Uzbekistan’s highest honour, and the countries elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
- Where
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
- When
- Sunday.
- Why
- The honour recognized Modi’s contribution to strengthening bilateral relations, while the leaders discussed expanding cooperation and trade.
Key facts
- Award
- Oliy Darajali Do'stlik Order
- Awarded by
- Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
- Recipient
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- New relationship status
- Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
- Current trade turnover
- $1 billion
- First trade target
- $5 billion
- Longer-term trade target
- $10 billion
Quotes
Shavkat Mirziyoyev
President of Uzbekistan
“We know you not only as an outstanding statesman and a wise political leader who enjoys the profound trust and respect of the people of India, but also as a leader of immense international standing. India's rapid development in recent years and its steadily growing influence on the international stage are directly associated with your name and leadership.”
thehansindia.com
“Prime Minister, my dear brother, I thank you for the level of openness and brotherhood. Since yesterday, we have discussed all our directions and historic ties and future plans. These meetings were very productive... We would also like to thank you for your sincerity and your warm words for Uzbekistan.”
thehansindia.com
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