On Sunday Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent to visit the Mahatma Gandhi Centre housed within the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies.
The leader engaged with a group of Indologists and university students, signing the centre’s visitors book before moving on to his next engagement.
Earlier in the day Modi paid respects at the Shastri Memorial, honoring former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, who led India from 9 June 1964 to 11 January 1966 and coined the slogan Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.
In a post on X the prime minister wrote that the tribute reminded him of a towering statesman whose dedication continues to inspire generations.
At the Presidential Palace Modi held delegation‑level talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations. Discussions targeted deeper cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure, critical minerals, mining, defence, security, innovation, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, health, information technology, digital public infrastructure such as UPI, and education.
President Mirziyoyev presented Modi with Uzbekistan’s highest civilian award, the Oliy Darajali Do’stlik Order, recognizing his role in strengthening friendship between the two nations.
The two heads of state jointly planted a sapling at the palace, linking India’s Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign with Uzbekistan’s Yashil Makon greening drive.
Following a ceremonial welcome, Modi observed a special yoga session featuring 52 Uzbek practitioners, underscoring cultural exchange.
This visit marks a two‑day state tour of Uzbekistan. After concluding activities in Tashkent, Modi will travel to Kyrgyzstan for a two‑day trip that includes the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit and the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games.
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📰 Source: Mangalorean News