Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent on Sunday, 30 August, during his two-day State Visit to the Central Asian nation — his fourth trip to Uzbekistan, underscoring the deepening bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Who Was in the Room

The Indian delegation at the talks included External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Sibi George, Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), along with other senior officials. President Mirziyoyev personally received Modi and accorded him a ceremonial welcome earlier in the day.

Modi's Arrival and Indian Community Reception

Modi arrived in Tashkent on Saturday to a warm reception from President Mirziyoyev at the airport. 'Landed in Tashkent to a warm welcome by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Grateful to him for the special gesture. This is my fourth visit to Uzbekistan, reflecting the depth and growing momentum of our bilateral relations,' Modi wrote on X after landing.

The Indian diaspora in Tashkent gave Modi an enthusiastic reception, with crowds chanting 'Modi Modi', 'Vande Mataram', and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. Modi acknowledged the outpouring, writing on X: 'Overwhelmed by the warmth and affection of the Indian community in Tashkent. Our diaspora is a living bridge between India and Uzbekistan, strengthening the bonds of friendship between our nations.'

Yoga Session Adds Cultural Dimension

In a distinctive cultural highlight of the visit, Modi witnessed a special Yoga session featuring 52 Yoga practitioners from Uzbekistan. Among the participants were six members of the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan who had represented their country at the First World Yogasana Championship 2026, held in Ahmedabad in June 2026.

Modi shared glimpses of the session on X, saying, 'Namaste, you all have showcased excellent Yoga performance today. People of all ages are present here. I express my gratitude to my friend, the President, for connecting Uzbekistan with Yoga. Many congratulations.' He also posted separately: 'Uzbekistan loves Yoga!'

Significance of the Visit

This is Modi's fourth visit to Uzbekistan, a frequency that reflects the strategic importance New Delhi places on Central Asian engagement. The talks come amid India's broader push to deepen connectivity, trade, and cultural ties with Central Asian nations — a region where China and Russia have historically held stronger influence. Notably, the presence of NSA Doval alongside the foreign policy establishment signals that the discussions likely covered security dimensions beyond routine diplomatic exchange.

The visit is expected to yield agreements or joint statements on bilateral cooperation; official details of outcomes from the delegation-level talks are awaited.