Narendra Modi: "“The community welcome in Tashkent was a delightful celebration of…"

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day official visit to Uzbekistan on August 29, his fourth trip to the country. Upon arriving in Tashkent, he was greeted by members of the Indian diaspora, with landmark buildings lit in India’s flag colors and cultural acts blending local and Indian styles. In a post on X, Modi praised the reception as evidence of the two nations’ strong relationship. He also took part in a yoga session organized by Uzbekistan’s yoga federation and, alongside President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, laid a wreath at the Yangi Uzbekistan Monument. The leaders were set to hold talks on trade, defense, energy, education, and other areas. Modi later planned to attend an SCO summit in Bishkek.