India, Uzbekistan review counter-terrorism cooperation and bilateral ties

New Delhi, Oct 24, 2026 : Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George today received the Head of the Department for Cooperation with South Asian, Near, Middle Eastern and African Countries in Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pirimkulov Gulomjon Shodmonkulovich. Mr. Shodmonkulovich is also the Co-Chair of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism.

In a social media post, the External Affairs Ministry said that they discussed India-Uzbekistan cooperation in counter-terrorism and other issues of mutual interest. They reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.