The Uzbek honour adds to a list of top state and civilian awards conferred on PM Modi by close to three dozen countries in recognition of his leadership and contribution to bilateral ties.

Narendra Modi received Uzbekistan's highest honour during talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. The visit also lifted bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership ahead of the SCO summit.

Owaisi questioned the Sangh Parivar’s repeated references to Babur, urging its supporters to reconsider invoking the Mughal emperor after Uzbekistan, his place of origin, honoured PM Modi.

Owaisi questioned the Sangh Parivar’s repeated references to Babur, urging its supporters to reconsider invoking the Mughal emperor after Uzbekistan, his place of origin, honoured PM Modi.

PM Modi receives Uzbekistan’s ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ Order, dedicating it to the enduring friendship between India and Uzbekistan.