♦ India and Uzbekistan held the 17th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on 13 May 2026, focusing on strengthening ties in trade, investment, energy, technology and education. Both sides reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations with a focus on trade and investment, tourism, technology, innovation, energy, cooperation in educational and cultural fields, and other consular issues. 

♦ India and Uzbekistan share ties that go back deep into ancient history. India was one of the first countries to recognise the state sovereignty of Uzbekistan after its independence. 

♦ The protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries was signed in Tashkent in 1992, according to the MEA. The two countries elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership in 2011.