PM Modi Arrives In Uzbekistan For 2-Day Trip, Receives Warm Welcome From President Mirziyoyev | Video

Last Updated:August 29, 2026, 20:01 IST

PM Modi will hold delegation-level talks with President Mirziyoyev to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.

PM Narendra Modi with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. (MEA)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Uzbekistan on Saturday to kick off his two-day visit to the Central Asian nation. The Prime Minister received a warm welcome at the Tashkent airport by Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold delegation-level talks with President Mirziyoyev to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. The two leaders will review cooperation in trade and investment, defence, digital connectivity, energy, education and people-to-people domains and set the agenda for the road ahead.

“Landed in Tashkent to a warm welcome by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Grateful to him for the special gesture. This is my fourth visit to Uzbekistan, reflecting the depth and growing momentum of our bilateral relations,” PM Modi posted on X after arrival.

This is PM Modi’s fourth visit to Uzbekistan. After his arrival, he visited Yangi Uzbekiston Park and laid a wreath at the Independence Monument after arrival. President Mirziyoyev accompanied Modi to the monument established on the 30th anniversary of the country’s independence.

Before his departure, PM Modi noted that the bilateral relations between India and Uzbekistan have enhanced in recent years.

“At the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, I will visit Tashkent on 29-30 August for a State Visit. In recent years, the India-Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership has seen significant advancement,” he said.

The Prime Minister said his discussions with Uzbekistan President Mirziyoyev would cover diverse areas, including trade and investment, digital connectivity, defence, energy, and others.

He will also visit the Shastri Memorial and the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, describing them as a tribute to the close cultural and people-to-people ties between the two countries.

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What specific agreements might result from this visit?

Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Uzbekistan is expected to translate existing agreements into concrete outcomes across various sectors, including trade, investment, connectivity, defence, and security. Discussions will also cover energy, education, and people-to-people ties.

How will this visit impact India-Uzbekistan trade relations?

Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Uzbekistan could give fresh impetus to the strategic partnership between the two countries by translating existing agreements into concrete outcomes in trade and investment. The leaders are expected to review cooperation across trade and investment and set priorities for the future of the relationship. An important outcome of the visit could be the establishment of concrete mechanisms to achieve the agreed goal of doubling bilateral trade over the next three years.

Could this trip strengthen India’s Central Asian presence?

Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan is expected to strengthen India’s strategic partnerships in Central Asia, deepen its civilisational connections with the region, and advance shared goals of peace, stability, and prosperity. The visit aims to translate existing agreements into concrete outcomes in trade, investment, connectivity, and security. India also seeks to extend the benefits of its economic progress to Central Asia.

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