India and Uzbekistan deepen ties, eye $5bn trade and long-term uranium supplies

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India and Uzbekistan announced plans to deepen bilateral ties with ambitions to increase trade to $5 billion and establish long-term uranium supply agreements. The partnership also expands cooperation in critical minerals, defense, digital payments, transport, education, and regional connectivity, overseen by a new foreign minister-level mechanism.

The two governments also broadened cooperation on critical minerals, defence, digital payments and transport. A new foreign minister-level mechanism will oversee implementation, alongside expanded education and regional links.