AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndia–Uzbekistan Strategic Upgrade: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev elevated bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, setting a $5bn trade target by 2030 and agreeing on a framework for long-term uranium supply for peaceful nuclear use. Health & Pharma Cooperation: The roadmap explicitly includes pharmaceuticals and healthcare alongside agriculture and education, with cooperation also discussed in traditional medicine (Ayurveda) and medicinal herbs. Digital Payments for People-to-People Links: India’s UPI is set to expand in Uzbekistan via linking with the UZQR system, aiming to make cross-border merchant payments easier. Mining & Critical Minerals: New steps were outlined for critical minerals and mining, including geology cooperation and uranium-related coordination. Tourism & Heritage: Uzbekistan announced a 30-day visa-free regime for Indians, while Modi also said India and Uzbekistan will work to preserve Buddhist heritage sites and boost tourism exchanges.
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