PM Modi conferred with Uzbekistan's prestigious ‘Oliy Darajali Do'stlik’ Order
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Uzbekistan's highest civilian honor, the 'Oliy Darajali Do'stlik' Order, during his visit to the country. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, energy, and connectivity before the SCO summit.
Why it matters
This reflects India's ongoing diplomatic efforts to deepen strategic partnerships within Central Asia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday (August 30, 2026) conferred with Uzbekistan's prestigious ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ Order, which he dedicated to the "enduring" bond between India and Uzbekistan.
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. I dedicate this to the enduring bond between India and Uzbekistan," PM Modi said in a social media post.
In his remarks, Mr. Modi said, "Being honoured with Uzbekistan's highest award is a matter of great pride for me." He said the people of India are very familiar with the word used for the award - 'Dostlik'.
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