Archive · 4 Aug 2026
India, Uzbekistan Explore Mining and Trade Cooperation
President Droupadi Murmu met with the Uzbek foreign minister in New Delhi.
They talked about working together on mining and other industries like farming and medicine.
They also said many Uzbek students study in India and many Indian students study in Uzbekistan.
A business forum was set up to help companies from both countries.
Both leaders said the talks will make their friendship stronger.
President Murmu highlighted cooperation potential in mining, rare earth minerals, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and IT.
Meeting held with Uzbek Foreign Minister Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Over 3,000 Uzbek officials and students benefited from ITEC training; 16,000 Indian students study in Uzbekistan.
An India‑Uzbekistan Business Forum was organized during the visit.
Both leaders agreed the discussions will strengthen friendship, trust, and cooperation.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu and Uzbek Foreign Minister Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich
- What
- Discussed cooperation potential in mining, rare earth minerals, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and IT
- When
- August 3, 2024
- Where
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral ties, boost trade, education, and people‑to‑people connections
- Event
- India-Uzbekistan cooperation meeting
- Date
- August 3, 2024
- Location
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
- Participants
- President Droupadi Murmu, Foreign Minister Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich
- Key sectors
- Mining, rare earth minerals, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, IT
