- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with Uzbekistan's highest state honor, the ‘Order of Oliy Darajali Do‘stlik’.
- Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev presented this honor to Prime Minister Modi on August 30, 2026, at the Kuksaroy Presidential Palace in Tashkent, following bilateral talks between India and Uzbekistan.
- This honor bestowed upon Prime Minister Modi is seen as a significant symbol of the steadily strengthening ties between India and Uzbekistan.
- Over the past few years, the partnership between the two nations has expanded beyond political cooperation to include trade, investment, education, culture, and other sectors.
- The ‘Order of Oliy Darajali Do‘stlik’ is Uzbekistan's highest state honor.
- It is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to strengthening friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding between nations.
- The conferment of this honor upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects his contribution to India-Uzbekistan relations and the growing trust between the two countries.
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