Uzbekistan
Central Asia
Why in news
Sep 2026
Tashkent hosted the 7th India-Uzbekistan DUSTLIK exercise, which has alternated between the two countries since 2019. The Prime Minister visited Tashkent for the 26th SCO summit, where India-Uzbekistan ties were elevated to a comprehensive partnership with a long-term uranium supply pact and a $5-billion trade target; he also received Uzbekistan's highest state honour.
Apr 2026
Tashkent hosted the 7th India-Uzbekistan DUSTLIK exercise, which has alternated between the two countries since 2019. The Prime Minister visited Tashkent for the 26th SCO summit, where India-Uzbekistan ties were elevated to a comprehensive partnership with a long-term uranium supply pact and a $5-billion trade target; he also received Uzbekistan's highest state honour.
Key facts
- Tashkent hosted the 7th India-Uzbekistan DUSTLIK exercise; ties were later elevated at the SCO summit.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its location, capital, neighbours, and the recent development that put it in the news.
Mains
Mains (GS-2): bilateral relations with India and regional geopolitics.
Asked in UPSC
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Frequently asked questions
Why is Uzbekistan in the news?
Apr 2026: Tashkent hosted the 7th India-Uzbekistan DUSTLIK exercise, which has alternated between the two countries since 2019. The Prime Minister visited Tashkent for the 26th SCO summit, where India-Uzbekistan ties were elevated to a comprehensive partnership with a long-term uranium supply pact and a $5-billion trade target; he also received Uzbekistan's highest state honour. Sep 2026: Tashkent hosted the 7th India-Uzbekistan DUSTLIK exercise, which has alternated between the two countries since 2019. The Prime Minister visited Tashkent for the 26th SCO summit, where India-Uzbekistan ties were elevated to a comprehensive partnership with a long-term uranium supply pact and a $5-billion trade target; he also received Uzbekistan's highest state honour.
Why is Uzbekistan important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its location, capital, neighbours, and the recent development that put it in the news. Mains (GS-2): bilateral relations with India and regional geopolitics.
Last updated: 2026-10-09