Archive · 30 Aug 2026
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.
- When
- Sunday.
- Where
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
- Why
- The honour recognized Modi’s contribution to strengthening bilateral relations, while the leaders discussed expanding cooperation and trade.
- 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