Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Uzbekistan awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi its highest honour, the Oliy Darajali Do‘stlik Order, during his visit to Tashkent on August 30, 2026. The honour, meaning “Order of Supreme Friendship,” recognises friendship and international cooperation. Modi dedicated the award to the people of India, India’s rich heritage, and the historic friendship between India and Uzbekistan. During the visit, the two countries also upgraded their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and agreed on long-term uranium supplies to India. Cooperation was further strengthened in areas such as trade, investment, defence, energy, digital connectivity, and nuclear collaboration.