Narendra Modi awarded Uzbekistan's "Highest Order of Friendship"
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Uzbekistan's 'Highest Order of Friendship' for his contribution to strengthening the long-standing ties of friendship between the peoples of Uzbekistan and India and developing cooperation between the two countries.
Narendra Modi awarded Uzbekistan's Order of "Highest Degree of Friendship". The press service of the President reported this.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Order of "Highest Degree of Friendship" of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the Kuksaroy residence. The award was presented by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for the Indian Prime Minister's contribution to strengthening the age-old ties of friendship between the two peoples.
The ceremony noted the rapid development of India in recent years and the country's growing influence in the international arena. It was noted that this process is associated with the effective activities of the country's leader and the implemented programs and strategies.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted that this award is an expression of the high respect of the people and state of Uzbekistan for the services of the Indian Prime Minister in developing friendship and cooperation between the peoples of Uzbekistan and India.
As a result of the talks held within the framework of Narendra Modi's visit to Uzbekistan, it was agreed to elevate relations between the two countries to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership. The parties discussed issues of bringing cooperation to a new level in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, investment, transport and cultural-humanitarian spheres.
President Mirziyoyev expressed confidence that the Order of "Higher Degree of Friendship" will further develop mutually beneficial cooperation between Uzbekistan and India. "I am confident that with our common aspirations and efforts, our multifaceted and long-term relations will continue to develop rapidly in the future," the head of state said.