At present, cooperation between Uzbekistan and India is developing in various fields. Both countries attach particular importance to expanding economic partnership and trade ties.

Active development is underway in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medicine, information technology, and metallurgy, which are central to bilateral cooperation.

The issues discussed at the annual press conference organized in Tashkent by the Embassy of India reflect ongoing diplomatic efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Uzbekistan, Ms. Smita Pant, congratulated the participants and the people of Uzbekistan on the holy month of Ramadan and spoke about key achievements and significant developments in bilateral cooperation in 2025.

Particular attention was paid to the sincere dialogue between Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, which opens broad opportunities to define and expand priority areas of cooperation, fostering confidence in continued progress.

At present, cooperation between the two countries is reaching a new level across defence and security, the economy, culture, sports, education, healthcare, and tourism.

“Over the past five years, the volume of mutual trade has increased from $500 million to $1.3 billion. We have great potential and opportunities for cooperation in such sectors as pharmaceuticals, mechanical engineering, agriculture, mining, and transport and logistics”.

In September 2025, trilateral political consultations between India, Iran, and Uzbekistan were held in Tehran, during which issues related to enhancing cooperation and developing the International North-South Transport Corridor were discussed.

As of January 1, 2026, 375 enterprises with Indian capital were operating in Uzbekistan. In 2025, India’s investment in Uzbekistan increased by 135 percent, reaching $332 million, and total investment exceeded $717 million. “I am confident that this figure will exceed $1 billion in the near future”, Ms. Pant noted.

At the press conference, promising areas for further cooperation were outlined.

“Within the framework of cooperation, the following priority areas have been identified: pharmaceuticals, information technology, and metallurgy. Particular attention is being paid to the development of the fruit and vegetable sector, including plans to increase exports of dried fruits from Uzbekistan to India. Despite existing logistical challenges, steady growth in trade volumes in this segment is being observed”, Ms. Pant emphasized.

Following the event, the Ambassador answered participants’ questions.

Nasiba Ziyodullayeva, UzA