India, Uzbekistan Strike Long-Term Uranium Deal As PM Modi Wraps Key Visit
India secured what could turn out to be one of its most important nuclear energy wins in years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed on Sunday that India and Uzbekistan would establish a long-term uranium supply arrangement.
Tashkent, on August 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced during delegation-level talks with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev that India and Uzbekistan plan to establish a long-term uranium supply arrangement. The Indian leader highlighted the formalization of three sister-city and sister-state arrangements between the two nations.
Modi expressed enthusiasm about collaboration, suggesting a roadmap to fully realize their potential. He also praised ongoing mega-projects like New Tashkent in Uzbekistan and India's GIFT City in Gujarat. Modi proposed establishing a Coordination Council led by Foreign Ministers to oversee all cooperation aspects. The two countries will elevate their Joint Commission to a Ministerial level and jointly host a Business Summit involving business leaders from both nations.
Modi referenced Mirziyoyev's book, commending its identification of key sectors for bilateral economic partnership and outlining a timeline for progress. The Indian Prime Minister extended gratitude for the warm welcome from the Uzbek President, praising the personal attention given during their dinner meeting.
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