New Delhi, August 12(HS): In a warm display of camaraderie and diplomatic goodwill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today received a telephone call from the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as India prepares to celebrate its 79th Independence Day.

President Mirziyoyev extended heartfelt greetings and felicitations to the Prime Minister and the people of India, underscoring the deep cultural affinity and enduring friendship between the two nations. His message carried not only words of celebration but also an affirmation of Uzbekistan’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with India.

During the conversation, the two leaders conducted a comprehensive review of key areas of bilateral engagement, including trade, connectivity, healthcare cooperation, advanced technology, and robust people-to-people exchanges. The discussion reflected the growing strategic synergy between New Delhi and Tashkent, with both sides placing emphasis on forging new avenues for collaboration in sectors of mutual benefit.

In addition to bilateral matters, Prime Minister Modi and President Mirziyoyev exchanged perspectives on pressing regional and global developments, reaffirming a shared vision for peace, stability, and sustainable growth in Central and South Asia. The talks reiterated the importance of India–Central Asia cooperation as a vital pillar in the region’s economic and geopolitical landscape.

Both leaders reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to fortifying the “age-old” civilizational links and elevating the relationship to greater heights in the years ahead. The conversation concluded on a note of optimism, with an agreement to maintain close contact and continue their high-level engagement.

This latest exchange comes as India stands on the cusp of a historic national celebration, lending the gesture an added layer of symbolic significance for both nations’ shared future.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar