What happened:
On January 29, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephone conversation with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, reviewing multiple dimensions of India–Uzbekistan bilateral cooperation. Both leaders noted the positive momentum in ties and discussed priorities for 2026 cooperation, including bilateral and multilateral engagement.
Why it matters:
The interaction underscores steady diplomatic engagement between India and Uzbekistan, reinforcing cooperation across political, economic, and regional platforms, while sustaining momentum in India’s broader Central Asia outreach.