Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with Uzbekistan’s highest state award, the Order of Oliy Darajali Dustlik, during his two-day state visit to the country on Sunday.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev presented the award in recognition of PM Modi’s role in strengthening the strategic partnership and bilateral relations between India and Uzbekistan.
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The honour came as the two leaders held delegation-level discussions on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, digital connectivity, defence and energy.
They also reviewed shared development priorities and discussed ways to advance the visions of Viksit Bharat and Yangi Uzbekistan, with economic growth, modernisation and development remaining key areas of focus.
Honoured to receive the ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ Order. I dedicate this to the enduring bond between India and Uzbekistan. https://t.co/nu1LoNGXFM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 30, 2026
Accepting the award, PM Modi said, “I accept this high honour with deep humility and respectfully dedicate it to the centuries-old friendship and shared heritage between our two nations. Our ties have continuously strengthened thanks to your visionary leadership and your friendship towards India. They are successfully scaling new heights, and as a result, our relationship has now been elevated to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership. While an award certainly brings pride and honour, I am fully aware that it also carries a profound responsibility, a responsibility I deeply feel as I accept this award today.
