PM Modi Conferred With Uzbekistan's Highest Honour For Foreign Leaders
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Uzbekistan's highest state honor, the 'Oliy Darajali Do'stlik' Order, during his visit to the country. Modi dedicated the award to the enduring friendship between India and Uzbekistan and the 1.4 billion people of India.
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The award highlights the strengthening diplomatic and bilateral ties between India and Central Asian nations, reflecting India's growing geopolitical influence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred with Uzbekistan's highest honour for foreign leaders, the 'Oliy Darajali Do'stlik' Order, which he dedicated to the "enduring" bond between New Delhi and Tashkent.The Uzbek honour adds to a list of top state and civilian awards conferred on PM Modi by close to three dozen countries in recognition of his leadership and contribution to bilateral ties.PM Modi is in Uzbekistan on a two-day visit to bolster ties in a range of areas including trade, clean energy and connectivity.The prime minister was conferred with the honour by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev."Honoured to receive the Oliy Darajali Do'stlik Order.
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