KNews Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a tour of Uzbekistan these days. On Sunday he met President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. There were detailed talks between the two leaders on bilateral and regional issues. During this, it was agreed to give a new direction to the cooperation between India and Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan appointed PM Modi as the country's highest national honor Honored with. PM Modi expressed his gratitude to President Mirziyoyev and the people of Uzbekistan for this honour. He also greeted the countrymen on the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence.
Relations got the status of 'comprehensive strategic partnership'
Prime Minister Modi said that India and Uzbekistan are celebrating the 15th anniversary of their strategic partnership this year. He said that on this special occasion the relations between the two countries 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' Is being taken to the level of.
PM Modi said that under this new framework, both the countries will move forward by setting concrete targets. This is expected to further strengthen cooperation in various fields.
Bilateral trade crossed one billion dollars
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated India on Uzbekistan's trusted strategic partner told. He said that last year, bilateral trade between the two countries increased for the first time. over a billion dollars Done.
According to Mirziyoyev, the number of joint ventures between the two countries has also increased sevenfold in recent years. 14 direct flights are operating every week between India and Uzbekistan, which has boosted people-to-people and business contacts between the two countries.
Uranium and energy cooperation also discussed
In conversation between PM Modi and President Mirziyoyev Cooperation in strategic sectors including energy and uranium Was also discussed. Both countries emphasized on further expanding mutual cooperation.
Apart from this, opportunities for enhancing partnership in areas like trade, investment, transport connectivity, education, culture and tourism were also considered.
Yoga and cultural relations also mentioned
President Mirziyoyev in strengthening cultural ties between India and Uzbekistan Lal Bahadur Shastri Center for Indian Culture And Mahatma Gandhi Center for Indian Studies Mentioned the role of.
He said that yoga is becoming increasingly popular in Uzbekistan. A dedicated yoga federation has been operating in the country since 2018 and a nationwide yoga festival was also organized across Uzbekistan in June.
30 days visa-free period for Indians
President Mirziyoyev for Indian citizens 30 days visa-free period Also mentioned about starting. He said that this will promote tourism, trade and people-to-people contacts between the two countries.
The increasing economic and strategic cooperation between India and Uzbekistan is being considered to give a new direction to the relations between the two countries. The decisions taken during PM Modi's visit are expected to further strengthen the bilateral partnership in the coming years.