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PM Modi Arrives in Tashkent to Meet Uzbek President, Discuss Multi‑Sector Deal
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 08:40 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Tashkent on Saturday and met President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The meeting, part of Modi's fourth visit to Uzbekistan, will cover trade, investment, digital connectivity, defence and energy cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Tashkent International Airport on Saturday, marking his fourth visit to Uzbekistan. He was greeted by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the airport before proceeding to the presidential palace for a formal meeting.
The two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties across several key sectors. Both sides expressed a keen interest in expanding trade volumes and attracting investment in infrastructure, agriculture and technology.
Digital connectivity, defence cooperation and energy projects were highlighted as priority areas. The parties agreed to explore joint ventures in renewable energy and to enhance cyber‑security collaboration.
The meeting underscores India’s growing engagement with Central Asian nations and signals a continued effort to diversify economic and strategic partnerships beyond traditional partners.
The two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties across several key sectors. Both sides expressed a keen interest in expanding trade volumes and attracting investment in infrastructure, agriculture and technology.
Digital connectivity, defence cooperation and energy projects were highlighted as priority areas. The parties agreed to explore joint ventures in renewable energy and to enhance cyber‑security collaboration.
The meeting underscores India’s growing engagement with Central Asian nations and signals a continued effort to diversify economic and strategic partnerships beyond traditional partners.