Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Modi, Mirziyoyev Plant Tree, Strengthen India-Uzbekistan Cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Uzbekistan for two days.
He met Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent.
The two leaders planted a tree together at the Presidential Palace.
India’s tree-planting programme and Uzbekistan’s green programme were represented in the ceremony.
They said they wanted to help create a greener and more sustainable future.
The leaders also talked about trade, investment, industries and cultural cooperation.
Modi watched 52 people from Uzbekistan perform yoga.
The visit also included a ceremonial welcome and high-level talks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev jointly planted a tree at the Presidential Palace in Tashkent.
The planting combined India’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative with Uzbekistan’s “Yashil Makon” programme.
The leaders discussed expanding trade, investment, industrial, interregional and cultural cooperation.
Modi attended a yoga session featuring 52 practitioners from Uzbekistan during his two-day state visit.
Modi arrived in Uzbekistan on Saturday and received a ceremonial welcome from President Mirziyoyev.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
- What
- They jointly planted a tree and held talks on expanding cooperation between India and Uzbekistan.
- When
- Sunday, during Modi’s two-day visit, which began on Saturday.
- Where
- The Presidential Palace and Kuksaroy Residence in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
- Why
- To promote greener development and strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, industry, culture and other areas.
- Visit duration
- Two days
- Location
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Tree initiatives
- India’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” and Uzbekistan’s “Yashil Makon”
- Areas discussed
- Trade, investment, industrial, interregional and cultural cooperation
- Yoga participants
- 52 practitioners from Uzbekistan
- Additional participants
- Six participants were members of the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan and had represented the country at the First World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad.
