Modi receives Uzbekistan’s highest ‘Oliy Darajali Do‘stlik’ order from President Mirziyoyev

The Prime Minister, dedicated the honour to the bilateral ties, said the people of India are very familiar with the word used for the award - 'Dostlik'

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Sunday conferred the country’s highest honour, the Oliy Darajali Do’stlik, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his official visit to the Central Asian nation. .President Mirziyoyev presented Uzbekistan’s highest state award, the ‘Oliy Darajali Do‘stlik’ Order, to PM Modi. pic.twitter.com/h8xDaLbMsV— BJP (@BJP4India) August 30, 2026 The award adds another honour to the growing list of international recognitions received by PM Modi. He has been conferred with more than 30 prestigious international awards and honours by countries and organisations worldwide, including state decorations and recognitions for his contribution to international cooperation and other fields.Earlier this year, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto had also conferred Indonesia’s highest honour, Bintang Adipurna, on PM Modi.#WATCH | Tashkent, Uzbekistan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "My friend and the father of the economic revolution in Uzbekistan has achieved new heights of development and become a role model in this entire field. This two-day journey will always be remembered. The way my… https://t.co/d97ejTVZHV pic.twitter.com/kw6zkJXxpC— ANI (@ANI) August 30, 2026 During his two-day visit to Uzbekistan, PM Modi held delegation-level talks with President Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Secretary (West) Sibi George and other senior officials were present during the discussions.The Indian Prime Minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome in Tashkent, where President Mirziyoyev personally received him.'Arms Like This': PM Modi Corrects Yoga Participants' Postures During Session In Tashkent, Guides Practitioners | VIDEO The visit also featured a cultural moment as PM Modi witnessed a special yoga session involving 52 Uzbek practitioners. Sharing glimpses of the session on X, he praised the participants and thanked President Mirziyoyev for helping strengthen Uzbekistan’s connection with yoga.Among the participants were six members of the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan, who represented their country at the World Yogasana Championship held in Ahmedabad in June this year.PM Modi arrived in Uzbekistan on Saturday for the two-day official visit, where he was warmly welcomed at Tashkent airport by President Mirziyoyev.

"Being honoured with Uzbekistan's highest award is a matter of great pride for me," Modi said, nothing that the people of India are very familiar with the word used for the award - 'Dostlik'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Order of ‘Oliy Darajali Dustlik’, Uzbekistan’s supreme state award, by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during his visit to Tashkent. The honour marks Modi’s 36th international award.

During his two-day visit to Uzbekistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the prestigious Order of Oliy Darajali Dustlik, the highest state honor from Uzbekistan. Presented by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, this award highlighted Modi's role in enhancing the strategic partnership between India and Uzbekistan. The leaders engaged in discussions aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation and aligning their developmental goals.