During delegation-level talks held at the Kuksaroy Presidential Palace in Tashkent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced a major long-term arrangement for uranium supply. The strategic agreement reinforces India’s energy security and underscores the growing partnership between the two nations. Alongside the nuclear fuel arrangement, PM Modi confirmed the formalization of three sister-city and sister-state agreements aimed at enhancing sub-national cooperation and establishing a clear roadmap for future engagement.
Urban Infrastructure & Technological Exchange Discussions also focused on modern urban development, with both leaders seeking to leverage their respective flagship infrastructure initiatives. PM Modi highlighted Uzbekistan’s ongoing ‘New Tashkent’ mega-project alongside India’s Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
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- Knowledge Sharing: PM Modi extended an official invitation for an Uzbek delegation to visit Gujarat’s GIFT City to inspect best practices and technological implementations in urban planning.
- Broadening Scope: The bilateral dialogue included pledges to deepen cooperation across trade, defense, energy, and smart city infrastructure.
| Key Summit Outcome | Details |
| Energy Security | Long-term nuclear uranium supply deal finalized |
| Regional Ties | 3 sister-city/sister-state arrangements established |
| Urban Development | Knowledge sharing between GIFT City (Gujarat) and ‘New Tashkent’ |
| Supreme State Honor | PM Modi awarded Order of “Oliy Darajali Dustlik” |
Highest Civilian Honor Conferred Marking PM Modi’s fourth official visit to Uzbekistan, President Mirziyoyev conferred upon him the Order of “Oliy Darajali Dustlik”—Uzbekistan’s supreme state honor—recognizing his contributions to strengthening bilateral friendship and strategic ties. The conferment followed a ceremonial welcome at the presidential palace, a joint car journey from the airport, and a high-level dinner meeting between the two leaders.
