BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 20. Uzbekistan and India
are expanding their strategic dialogue beyond bilateral
cooperation, with their foreign ministers agreeing to strengthen
coordination in international organizations while preparing for
upcoming meetings at the highest political levels.
This was reflected in the statement by the Foreign Ministry of
Uzbekistan following a phone call between Uzbek Foreign Minister
Bakhtiyor Saidov and India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam
Jaishankar.
The two ministers reviewed the current state of bilateral
relations, discussed preparations for upcoming high-level
engagements and exchanged views on strengthening cooperation within
international organizations.
Saidov said the conversation underscored the steady progress of
relations between the two countries across a broad range of
sectors.
“We noted with satisfaction that the bilateral relations between
Uzbekistan and India, based on a strategic partnership, continue to
develop steadily across all areas of cooperation,” Saidov said
following the call.
The ministers also discussed the schedule of forthcoming
meetings at the highest and senior government levels, highlighting
the importance of maintaining active political dialogue to advance
bilateral priorities.
“We exchanged views on the schedule of upcoming bilateral
engagements at the highest and high levels, as well as on further
strengthening cooperation within international organizations,”
Saidov said.
The conversation concluded with both sides reaffirming their
commitment to maintaining regular diplomatic contacts.
“We agreed to continue the close, trust-based and regular
dialogue between our foreign ministries,” Saidov added.
The phone call reflects the growing depth of Uzbekistan-India
relations, which have expanded significantly in recent years under
the framework of their strategic partnership. Alongside regular
political consultations, the two countries have sought to increase
cooperation in trade, investment, information technology,
pharmaceuticals, education, healthcare and connectivity.
India has emerged as an important economic and development
partner for Uzbekistan, with both governments encouraging stronger
business-to-business ties and greater participation by Indian
companies in Uzbekistan’s modernization and industrial development
programs. Cooperation has also broadened in digital technologies,
innovation and capacity building, while cultural and educational
exchanges continue to strengthen people-to-people ties.
Beyond bilateral issues, Tashkent and New Delhi have
increasingly coordinated their positions in regional and
multilateral forums, reflecting shared interests in promoting
economic connectivity, regional stability and sustainable
development. The latest conversation between the foreign ministers
signals both countries’ intention to sustain the positive momentum
in their strategic partnership through regular high-level dialogue
and closer coordination on regional and global issues.
