Rakhis, ‘Vande Mataram’ And Dance: A Warm Welcome For PM Modi In Uzbekistan

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm reception from members of the Indian community in Uzbekistan, shortly after beginning his two-day State Visit to the Central Asian country.

Community members gathered to welcome PM Modi and raised slogans including ‘Modi Modi’, ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’. Some women tied rakhis on the Prime Minister’s wrist as he interacted with those present.

The welcome featured cultural performances, with children presenting traditional dances for PM Modi. He watched the performances closely and later greeted the young performers.

Earlier, PM Modi visited the Yangi Uzbekistan Monument in Tashkent with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. He laid a wreath at the monument and said it represented the aspirations and progress of the Uzbek people.

Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Upon landing in Tashkent, went to lay a wreath at the Yangi Uzbekistan Monument with President Mirziyoyev. The Yangi Uzbekistan Monument reflects the aspirations and progress of the Uzbek people. Glad to begin my visit by coming here.”

Upon landing in Tashkent, went to lay a wreath at the Yangi Uzbekistan Monument with President Mirziyoyev.

The Yangi Uzbekistan Monument reflects the aspirations and progress of the Uzbek people. Glad to begin my visit by coming here.

Toshkentga yetib kelganimdan so‘ng,… pic.twitter.com/7VHDC0esBt

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2026

The Prime Minister thanked President Mirziyoyev for personally receiving him at the airport. He described the gesture as a reflection of the growing strength of India-Uzbekistan relations and noted that this was his fourth visit to the country.

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.

Toshkentga yetib keldim va Prezident Shavkat Mirziyoyev… pic.twitter.com/vAjST9OzuK

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2026

PM Modi will likely hold delegation-level talks with Mirziyoyev during the visit.

Discussions are expected to focus on trade and investment, digital connectivity, defence and energy, alongside the shared development visions of Viksit Bharat 2047 and Uzbekistan-2030.

PM Modi had said before departing India that the India-Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership had made significant progress in recent years.

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