PM Modi Conferred with “Oliy Darajali Do’stlik” Order: Uzbekistan’s highest honour for foreign leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred with the “Oliy Darajali Do’stlik” Order (Order of Highest Friendship) by the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, for his contribution to the strengthening of friendship between the two countries. This is Uzbekistan’s highest honour for foreign leaders.
Accepting the honour, PM Modi dedicated the accolade to the 1.4 billion people of India and conveyed that it is a symbol of the enduring friendship between the two countries and civilisations. He noted that the words of appreciation spoken for him by President Mirziyoyev was a tribute to the age-old friendship between India and Uzbekistan and their shared heritage.
Prime Minister further added that the honour brings added responsibility for India to work together with Uzbekistan as Global South partners for the betterment of humanity.
The conferment of the “Oliy Darajali Do’stlik” Order reflects the deep-rooted civilisational ties and the steadily deepening India-Uzbekistan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Yadav extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to PM Modi on receiving the prestigious honour. He said in a post on ‘X’ that the honour symbolises the enduring friendship, mutual trust and cultural partnership between India and Uzbekistan. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India’s growing global standing and strengthening international relations are a matter of pride for all citizens.