PM Modi's Uzbekistan Visit Strengthens India-Central Asia Ties
| Category | Key Developments |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic Upgrade | Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established. New oversight mechanism via foreign ministers. |
| Awards & Honors | PM Modi conferred Order of Oliy Darajali Do'stlik, Uzbekistan's highest civilian honor for strengthening bilateral ties. |
| Energy & Minerals | Long-term uranium supply agreement for India's nuclear power expansion. Collaboration on critical minerals (mining, geology). |
| Trade & Investment | Focus on overcoming trade barriers. Key sectors: pharmaceuticals, automobiles, AI, IT parks, startups. |
| Medical & Tech | Collaboration in healthcare, biomedical research, and AI/digital technology. |
| Education | 2,700 Uzbek citizens trained under ITEC; 400+ ICCR scholarships. New Lal Bahadur Shastri Hindi Scholarship. |
| Culture & Tourism | Cultural Exchange Programme (2026-2030) and Tourism Cooperation (2026-2028). Yoga and traditional medicine partnerships. |
| Environment | India pledged $1M + technical aid for Aral Sea ecological rehab, linked to India's "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign. |
| Heritage Conservation | Joint efforts to restore Buddhist sites (Fayaz Tepe & Karatepa). |
| Defense & Security | Military exercise "Dustlik"; cooperation on counterterrorism, cybercrime, drug trafficking. |