PM MODI IN UZBEKISTAN: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening India-Uzbekistan bilateral relations.

PM Modi was welcomed by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, with the two leaders set to hold discussions on a wide range of issues of mutual importance.

The visit will focus on the entire spectrum of India-Uzbekistan relations, including their longstanding civilizational and people-to-people ties. Key areas of cooperation include trade and investment, defence, digital connectivity, energy, education and people-to-people exchanges.

Tashkent has been decorated with Indian flags ahead of the Prime Minister's visit, reflecting the importance attached to the bilateral relationship.

During his visit, PM Modi is also scheduled to visit Yangi Uzbekistan Park and participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Independence Monument, a traditional diplomatic gesture of respect.

The Yangi Uzbekistan Park spans approximately 104 hectares and is described as one of the country's major recreational spaces.

PM Modi in Uzbekistan | PM Narendra Modi Arrives In Tashkent For Two-Day Visit 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about Afghanistan and counter-terror at the India Uzbekistan virtual summit, the first such summit with any central Asian country. On the issue of "terrorism, extremism, and radicalism", PM Modi said, "We have some concerns" and similar views on "regional security situation".&nbsp;

Mentioning the ongoing situation in Afghanistan, he said, "it should be afghan led afghan owned afghan controlled and gains of last 2 decades should be preserved"

Both India and Uzbekistan have been involved in the Afghan Peace process, with a focus on connectivity with the country. India via the Chabahar port in Iran and the India Afghanistan air corridor and Uzbekistan via a planned rail project connecting the 2 countries.&nbsp;

PM said, as civilizations, "we have connections to each other" and a lot of "similarities in our approaches" leading to strong ties.

India and Uzbekistan have been engaging under various formats including India Central Asia Dialogue at the foreign minister's level. Under the line of credit announced by India during the virtual FMs meet earlier this year, a number of projects are being mulled in the country. PM said, “India will provide expertise in according to country's development needs" like in infrastructure, IT, training, capacity building, education, health.

India's western Gujarat state and Uzbekistan's Andijan already have cooperation and now the focus is on cooperation between the Haryana and Fergana.

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the summit said, "You are a reliable and close friend...and the summit has confirmed the highest level of India and Uzbekistan strategic partnership" and thanked India for support amidst the covid pandemic.

Indian Prime Minister had visited the doubly landlocked central Asian country in 2015 and 2016, followed by visits of Uzbek President Mirziyoyev to India in 2018 and 2019.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about Afghanistan and counter-terror at the India Uzbekistan virtual summit, the first such summit with any central Asian country.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about Afghanistan and counter-terror at the India Uzbekistan virtual summit, the first such summit with any central Asian country. On the issue of "terrorism, extremism, and radicalism", PM Modi said, "We have some concerns" and similar views on "regional security situation". Mentioning the ongoing situation in Afghanistan, he said, "it should be afghan led afghan owned afghan controlled and gains of last 2 decades should be preserved" Both India and Uzbekistan have been involved in the Afghan Peace process, with a focus on connectivity with the country. India via the Chabahar port in Iran and the India Afghanistan air corridor and Uzbekistan via a planned rail project connecting the 2 countries. PM said, as civilizations, "we have connections to each other" and a lot of "similarities in our approaches" leading to strong ties. India and Uzbekistan have been engaging under various formats including India Central Asia Dialogue at the foreign minister's level. Under the line of credit announced by India during the virtual FMs meet earlier this year, a number of projects are being mulled in the country. PM said, “India will provide expertise in according to country's development needs" like in infrastructure, IT, training, capacity building, education, health. India's western Gujarat state and Uzbekistan's Andijan already have cooperation and now the focus is on cooperation between the Haryana and Fergana. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the summit said, "You are a reliable and close friend...and the summit has confirmed the highest level of India and Uzbekistan strategic partnership" and thanked India for support amidst the covid pandemic. Indian Prime Minister had visited the doubly landlocked central Asian country in 2015 and 2016, followed by visits of Uzbek President Mirziyoyev to India in 2018 and 2019.

Afghanistan, counter-terror top focus by PM Modi at India-Uzbekistan virtual summit

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Afghanistan, counter-terror top focus by PM Modi at India-Uzbekistan virtual summit