India and Uzbekistan elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on Sunday following the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Marking the 15th anniversary of the strategic partnership, the two nations set a target of $5 billion in annual trade by 2030, agreed to establish a framework for long-term supply of uranium from Uzbekistan to India, and more.
“Positive discussions have happened on a long-term arrangement for the supply of uranium to India. We are close to signing an agreement very shortly. The level of bilateral ties between the two countries has been raised to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which, as I mentioned, includes a Foreign Minister-level Coordination Group and raising the level of the Joint Commission Meeting, or the Intergovernmental Commission, from the Secretary level to the Ministerial level,” George noted. “The close defence and security cooperation between our two countries reflects our deep mutual trust.
“Uzbekistan is at the heart of Central Asia and is at the heart of India’s engagement in the region,” PM Modi said. Speaking about trade and investment, the Prime Minister said that matters including market access, connectivity, banking, and payment systems will be addressed in a structured manner. The discussions between the two leaders focused on trade, investment, infrastructure, digital public infrastructure (including UPI), information technology, critical minerals, defence and security, education, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture, according to news agency PTI. In the future, we will promote direct linkages, co-production, and co-development between our defence industries,” PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed on Sunday that India and Uzbekistan would establish a long-term uranium supply arrangement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed on Sunday that India and Uzbekistan would establish a long-term uranium supply arrangement, a move expected to help keep India’s nuclear power plans on track for the long haul. The announcement came after PM Modi met Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
“Maintaining a policy of zero tolerance against these threats has been, and will continue to be, our shared resolve,” the prime minister added. Earlier reporting noted: “We will also establish a long-term arrangement for the supply of uranium,” PM Modi said, flagging it as one of the biggest takeaways from the talks.
Earlier reporting noted: India secured what could turn out to be one of its most important nuclear energy wins in years.
