Prime Minister Modi Visits Mahatma Gandhi Center at Tashkent State University

Tashkent, August 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Mahatma Gandhi Center at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies on Sunday. During his visit, he engaged in discussions with indologists and students, and signed the visitors’ book.

The Ministry of External Affairs shared photos of PM Modi’s visit, stating, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Mahatma Gandhi Center at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies and interacted with indologists and students. This interaction highlighted the vibrant cultural and intellectual ties between the two countries, especially among our youth and scholars.”

Earlier in the day, PM Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at the Shastri Memorial. The Indian community warmly welcomed him during this event.

Lal Bahadur Shastri served as India’s Prime Minister from June 9, 1964, to January 11, 1966, and is known for the popular national slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.”

In a post on X, PM Modi stated, “Paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent. We remember a great statesman whose unwavering commitment to the nation continues to inspire generations.”

He also held delegation-level talks with Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Presidential Palace in Tashkent, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations.

According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, the discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in various sectors, including trade and investment, infrastructure, critical minerals, mining, defense and security, innovation, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, health, information technology, digital public infrastructure including UPI, and education.

President Mirziyoyev honored PM Modi with Uzbekistan’s highest award, the “Oliy Darajali Do’stlik,” for his contributions to strengthening friendship between the two nations.

Both leaders jointly planted a tree at the Presidential Palace in Tashkent under India’s “One Tree for Mother” initiative and Uzbekistan’s “Yashil Makon” green initiative.