India and Uzbekistan elevated ties in Tashkent and set a USD 5 billion trade goal for 2030. The diplomatic push came as Nepal and Tibet battled worsening flood losses and Bhagwat underlined unity in diversity abroad.

Narendra Modi and Shavkat Mirziyoyev agreed to elevate India-Uzbekistan ties in Tashkent. The move pairs a higher trade ambition with uranium, defence and regional security cooperation.