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Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi conferred with “Oliy Darajali Do’stlik” Order, Uzbekistan’s highest honour for foreign leaders

Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi was conferred with the “Oliy Darajali Do’stlik” Order (Order of Highest Friendship) by President of Uzbekistan Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev in recognition of his contribution to strengthening friendship between India and Uzbekistan. The honour, which is Uzbekistan’s highest award for foreign leaders, reflects the deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The conferment highlights the importance of India-Uzbekistan relations, supported by longstanding civilisational ties, shared heritage and growing cooperation between the two nations.

Accepting the honour, Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi dedicated the accolade to the 1.4 billion people of India and described it as a symbol of the enduring friendship between India and Uzbekistan. The recognition also underscores the broader role of the two countries as partners in the Global South and their shared commitment to contributing to international development and cooperation. The strengthening of bilateral ties is expected to support greater engagement between India and Uzbekistan across economic, diplomatic and people-to-people relations, while reinforcing cooperation based on mutual respect and shared interests. The honour further reflects the steady development of the India-Uzbekistan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the importance attached by both countries to strengthening their long-standing relationship.

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