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India-Uzbekistan Boost Economic Ties
13 Sep
Summary
- India and Uzbekistan aim to deepen economic and financial cooperation.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Uzbekistan's Deputy PM.
- India expands economic engagement with Central Asian nations.
India and Uzbekistan are actively working to deepen their bilateral economic and financial cooperation. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held discussions with Uzbekistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Jamshid Kuchkarov, in New Delhi on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
The meeting focused on exploring avenues to further strengthen economic and financial ties between the two nations. Both sides exchanged views on areas of mutual interest and discussed building closer institutional and economic cooperation.
This engagement aligns with India's ongoing efforts to expand its economic partnerships across Central Asia. Increased cooperation in trade, investment, and financial sectors is seen as crucial for strengthening bilateral economic links.
Uzbekistan, being the most populous country and a significant economy in Central Asia, holds importance for India's regional economic outreach. The discussions aim to support efforts to deepen financial and economic cooperation and identify additional collaborative areas.
In parallel, Sitharaman also met with Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, discussing economic cooperation and thanking Iran for its participation in BRICS.
