Indians can visit Uzbekistan visa-free for 30 days
Uzbekistan has announced a new visa-free regime for Indian citizens allowing them to stay for 30 days, according to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The decision was made during delegation-level talks between Mirziyoyev and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tashkent, as part of Modi's two-day State visit to the country. Mirziyoyev emphasized that this move will significantly boost people-to-people contacts, tourism, and business exchanges between India and Uzbekistan.
He highlighted the growing momentum in India-Uzbekistan relations, noting the increase in bilateral trade, joint ventures, and connectivity. The Uzbek President called India a "reliable strategic partner" and mentioned that India-Uzbekistan bilateral trade exceeded USD 1 billion for the first time last year. Additionally, the number of joint ventures has increased sevenfold, and there are now 14 direct flights between the two countries every week.
Mirziyoyev also pointed out the popularity of Yoga in Uzbekistan, with a dedicated Yoga Federation established in 2018 and a nationwide Yoga Festival held in June. The visa-free regime is expected to further strengthen bilateral ties and promote various aspects of cooperation between India and Uzbekistan.
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