India, Uzbekistan step up mining cooperation, eye critical minerals
India and Uzbekistan will deepen cooperation in the mining sector. Discussions also focused on critical minerals and uranium exploration opportunities. Both nations are exploring ways to quickly implement a new memorandum of understanding. Agricultural collaboration will expand to include seed production and drip irrigation. Indian and Uzbek agricultural centers are cooperating in these key areas.
India and Uzbekistan have strengthened their mining sector collaboration by agreeing on an expanded Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), focusing on geological resources, uranium, and critical minerals. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Uzbekistan, MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George announced the signed MoU, stating that immediate delegation exchanges will help implement the agreement swiftly.
The two nations also aim to cooperate in agriculture, including seed production, irrigation techniques, and cultivation in saline conditions. Additionally, infrastructure development and digital payments, such as India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for Uzbekistan, are highlighted as key areas of growth for the bilateral relationship.
Uzbekistan's newly introduced 30-day visa-free regime for Indian citizens further eases people-to-people contacts, tourism, and business exchanges.
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