Prime Minister Conferred with “Oliy Darajali Do’stlik” Order

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Uzbekistan’s highest honour for foreign leaders, the “Oliy Darajali Do’stlik” (Order of Highest Friendship) by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, recognising his contribution to strengthening India–Uzbekistan relations.

Key Points

• Oliy Darajali Do’stlik is the highest honour of Uzbekistan for foreign leaders.
• The award reflects the strengthening of the India–Uzbekistan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
• PM Modi dedicated the honour to the 1.4 billion people of India and described it as a symbol of enduring friendship between the two countries.
• India and Uzbekistan share deep historical and civilisational ties, including cultural and trade links along the Silk Routes.
• Both countries cooperate in areas such as defence, connectivity, trade, counter-terrorism, digital technology and education.
• PM Modi highlighted the role of India and Uzbekistan as Global South partners working for broader international welfare.
• The honour underscores the growing strategic importance of Central Asia for India.

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