EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Uzbekistan FM, affirms deepening of bilateral ties

New Delhi [India], January 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a discussion with Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, reviewing multiple dimensions of bilateral cooperation and affirming the positive momentum in ties between the two nations.
In a post on X on Wednesday, Jaishankar said, "Good conversation with Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov of Uzbekistan this afternoon. Reviewed the various dimensions of our bilateral cooperation. Confident that the positive momentum in our ties will continue moving forward."

Good conversation with @FM_Saidov of Uzbekistan this afternoon.

Reviewed the various dimensions of our bilateral cooperation. Confident that the positive momentum in our ties will continue moving forward.

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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 28, 2026

Saidov noted the strong positive and dynamic trend of partnership in all areas.
In a post on X, he said, "Glad to have a phone conversation with H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister. There is a strong, positive and dynamic trend of our partnership in all areas. We held a comprehensive exchange on the 2026 agenda of Uzbekistan-India cooperation, both bilaterally and multilaterally. We are confident that many promising outcomes expected during the year will serve the best interests of our people."

Glad to have a phone conversation with H.E. @DrSJaishankar, #India’s External Affairs Minister.

There is a strong positive and dynamic trend of our partnership in all areas. We held a comprehensive exchange on 2026 agenda of Uzbekistan-India cooperation both bilaterally and… pic.twitter.com/LarrNl5SDR

— Bakhtiyor Saidov 🇺🇿 (@FM_Saidov) January 28, 2026

The Indian Embassy in Uzbekistan said that both leaders expressed that the positive trend between the two nations would continue.
In a post on X, the Embassy said, "Today, external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar, FM Bakhtiyor Saidov communicated by telephone. We came up with various strategies together. The Minister expressed confidence that the positive trend between our countries will continue in the future."

Bugun Tashqi ishlar vaziri @DrSJaishankar @FM_Saidov bilan telefon orqali muloqot qildi. Tomonlar 🇮🇳 🇺🇿 hamkorligining turli yo‘nalishlarini birgalikda ko‘rib chiqdilar. Vazir mamlakatlarimiz o‘rtasidagi ijobiy sur’at kelgusida ham davom etishiga ishonch bildirdi.@MEAIndia https://t.co/tqyG1sZBjB

— India in Uzbekistan (@amb_tashkent) January 28, 2026

Earlier on January 27, the Embassy hosted a National Day Reception to commemorate India's 77th Republic Day in Tashkent.

Embassy hosted National Day Reception to commemorate the 77th Republic Day of India in Tashkent. H. E. Mr. Sherzod Shermatov, Minister of Digital Technology graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

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— India in Uzbekistan (@amb_tashkent) January 27, 2026

The Embassy said in a post on X while sharing glimpses, "Embassy hosted National Day Reception to commemorate the 77th Republic Day of India in Tashkent. H. E. Mr. Sherzod Shermatov, Minister of Digital Technology, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Performances by artists from ICCR Tashkent, Shodlik Guruhi and the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan captivated the gathering. An exhibition on '150 Years of Vande Mataram' was also displayed." (ANI)