India, Uzbekistan discuss bilateral ties during Jaishankar’s Azerbaijan visit
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with his Uzbek counterpart in Baku to discuss bilateral trade, energy, and connectivity. The visit aimed to review agreements and strengthen diplomatic ties between India and Uzbekistan.
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Strengthening relations with Central Asian nations is a strategic priority for India to enhance regional connectivity and energy security.
India, Uzbekistan discuss bilateral ties during Jaishankar’s Azerbaijan visit India-Uzbekistan ties have seen multiple high-level exchanges this year left India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meets Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, in Baku, on Friday (October 23, 2026). Photo Credit: X/@DrSJaishankar via ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/jgwq/article71619762.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261024007L.jpg ANI Baku [Azerbaijan], Oct 24 (ANI): India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meets Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, in Baku on Friday. (@DrSJaishankar X/ANI Photo) Baku India and Uzbekistan discussed key issues on their bilateral agenda and stressed on the need for timely implementation of agreements reached at the highest level during a meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov in Azerbaijan’s Baku. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ https://www.thehindu.com/tag/uzbekistan/ Mr. Jaishankar was in Azerbaijan on Friday (October 23, 2026) for a day-long visit to review bilateral ties.
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