PM Modi lands in Uzbekistan on two-nation visit, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev receives him
PM Modi landed in Uzbekistan's capital, Tashkent on Saturday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Tashkent on Saturday for a two-nation visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev greeted him upon his arrival in the Uzbek capital. Due to Pakistan's closed airspace for Indian aircraft, Modi's special plane took a longer route through Chinese airspace. Modi expressed gratitude to Mirziyoyev on social media for the "special gesture" of welcoming him at the airport.
This will be Modi's fourth visit to Uzbekistan, highlighting the growing momentum in bilateral relations. After a two-day trip to Uzbekistan, Modi will head to Kyrgyzstan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit and meet with other leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. Modi stated that the visit aims to strengthen India's strategic partnerships in Central Asia, deepen the cultural bond with the region, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity.
He anticipates discussions with Mirziyoyev on Sunday, focusing on enhancing cooperation in trade, investments, digital connectivity, defence, and energy. Modi also plans to visit the Shastri Memorial and the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies. Uzbekistan is a BRICS partner and one of India's top 10 trade partners, with growing defence ties and a significant medical tourism presence in India.
Modi looks forward to advancing India's vision for the SCO, focusing on security, connectivity, and opportunity.
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