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Cooperation agreements between Uzbekistan and India were signed in Tashkent.

Partnership agreements between Uzbekistan and India were signed in Tashkent.

A ceremony was held at the Kuksaroy residence to award Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the "Oliy Darajali Dustlik" Order of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev presented this high state award in recognition of Modi's significant personal contribution to strengthening historical friendship, developing a large-scale strategic partnership, expanding political, trade, economic, and investment ties, and intensifying cultural and humanitarian exchanges between the peoples of the two countries.

The head of state emphasized that this award symbolizes the deep respect of the people of Uzbekistan for the Indian leader, under whose leadership the country has achieved outstanding success on the international stage.

Following the high-level talks, a signing ceremony for a number of bilateral documents took place in the presence of the leaders of both countries.

The parties adopted a Joint Statement following the visit and signed a Cultural Exchange Program for 2026–2030 and a Tourism Cooperation Program for 2026–2028.

Among the signed agreements and memoranda were documents on cooperation in Ayurveda and traditional medicine, higher education and scientific research, environmental protection, archival affairs, geology and mineral resources, and economic and financial dialogue.

Furthermore, a protocol was signed on conducting archaeological research in the Fayeztepa and Karatepa sites, a memorandum between the University of World Economy and Diplomacy and the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Relations, and an agreement on establishing partnership relations between the Samarkand region and the state of Gujarat.

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