PM Modi conferred with Uzbekistan’s prestigious ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ Order

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday (August 30, 2026) conferred with Uzbekistan’s prestigious ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ Order, which he devoted to the “enduring” bond between India and Uzbekistan.

PM Modi is in Uzbekistan on a two-day go to to bolster ties in a variety of areas together with commerce, clear power and connectivity.

The Prime Minister was conferred with the honour by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

“Honoured to obtain the ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ Order. I dedicate this to the enduring bond between India and Uzbekistan,” PM Modi mentioned in a social media publish.

In his remarks, Mr. Modi mentioned, “Being honoured with Uzbekistan’s highest award is a matter of nice delight for me.” He mentioned the folks of India are very aware of the phrase used for the award – ‘Dostlik’.

“There’s hardly a household in India the place the phrase ‘Dostlik’ just isn’t spoken 100 occasions a day. In the present day, you’ve gotten actually introduced out the essence of it. ‘Dostlik’ means friendship. The phrase itself superbly expresses the sentiment on the coronary heart of the connection between India and Uzbekistan,” he mentioned.

Mr. Modi mentioned receiving the award was not his private honour however an honour for 1.4 billion Indians. “On behalf of all Indians, I sincerely thank the folks of Uzbekistan, the federal government, and my pricey pal, the President. I settle for this highest honour with utmost humility and dedicate it to the centuries-old friendship between our two nations and our shared heritage,” he mentioned.

Earlier, Mr. Modi held talks with Mr. Mirziyoyev, following which India and Uzbekistan determined to raise their ties to a complete strategic partnership.

The Prime Minister is scheduled to journey to Kyrgyzstan from Tashkent to take part within the twenty sixth Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit on August 31-September 1.