August 30, 2026: India and Uzbekistan elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tashkent, with agreements and discussions spanning key strategic sectors. PM Modi was also conferred Uzbekistan’s highest state honour, the Order of Oliy Darajali Do‘stlik.
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- India and Uzbekistan Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
India and Uzbekistan announced the elevation of their Strategic Partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and signed MoUs across various sectors. - Uzbekistan Agrees Framework for Long-Term Uranium Supply to India
Uzbekistan agreed to establish a framework for the long-term supply of uranium to India, while both sides also discussed potential sites for rare earth mineral mining. - PM Modi Conferred Uzbekistan’s Supreme State Award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Order of Oliy Darajali Do‘stlik, Uzbekistan’s highest state decoration, from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. - PM Modi and President Mirziyoyev Hold Bilateral and Delegation-Level Talks
The two leaders reviewed cooperation across trade and investment, defence, digital connectivity, energy, education and people-to-people exchanges. - Rajnath Singh Says PM-SETU Will Help Convert Demographic Strength into Dividend
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said PM-SETU would contribute towards turning India’s demographic strength into a demographic dividend while addressing the Industry Conclave in Lucknow. - CBI Arrests Debabrata Dutta in ₹17-Crore Chit-Fund Scam Case
The CBI arrested absconding accused Debabrata Dutta in connection with a chit-fund scam involving alleged misappropriation of over ₹17 crore. - iFMS Introduces Digital Initiatives to Strengthen Fertiliser Management
The Integrated Fertilizer Management System has entered a new phase with digital initiatives aimed at improving transparency, fertiliser availability and data-driven supply-chain monitoring. - Ministers and Lok Sabha Speaker Congratulate PM Modi on Uzbek Honour
Union Ministers and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla congratulated Prime Minister Modi on receiving Uzbekistan’s highest state award. - Jitendra Singh Discusses Service-Related Concerns with Armed Forces HQ Association
Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh interacted with a delegation of the Armed Forces Headquarters Association to discuss employees’ demands and service-related concerns.
