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India and Uzbekistan Deepen Cooperation During Modi’s Tashkent Visit

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Uzbekistan for two days.

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev welcomed him in the capital, Tashkent.

The two leaders talked about improving cooperation between their countries.

They discussed trade, investment, digital connections, defence, and energy.

They also want to support their countries’ development plans.

Modi watched a yoga performance by people from Uzbekistan.

He said yoga helps bring Indian and Uzbek people closer together.

After Uzbekistan, he is scheduled to attend a regional meeting in Kyrgyzstan.

Key facts

Visit duration: August 29-30
Visitor: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Host: Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Cooperation areas: Trade and investment, digital connectivity, defence, and energy
Yoga session: Featured 52 yoga practitioners from Uzbekistan, according to one report
Cultural activities: Modi witnessed yoga, Kathak, Andijan Polka, and a fusion performance involving tabla and Uzbek instruments
Next engagement: Modi is scheduled to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan on August 31-September 1
Reported championship detail: The articles describe the World Yogasana Championship differently: one says it was held earlier this year in Ahmedabad, while another specifies June 2026

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