At the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Tashkent, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla highlighted the enduring historical and cultural bonds between India and Uzbekistan. Birla emphasized expanding bilateral cooperation into emerging sectors such as digital technology, AI, renewable and nuclear energy.

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• Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stressed India-Uzbekistan’s deep historical and cultural ties at the 150th IPU Assembly.
• Birla highlighted India’s democratic values and grassroots empowerment, including women’s representation through legislation like the Nari Shakti Vandan Act.
• India’s ancient values of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The World is One Family) were cited as guiding principles for governance.
• The two countries are elevating their relationship to a Strategic Partnership, with India now among Uzbekistan’s top 10 trading partners.
• Birla called for deeper parliamentary engagement to promote dialogue and share governance practices.
• He lauded Uzbekistan’s growing interest in Indian culture, particularly in music, dance, and yoga.
• Birla expressed confidence that meetings in Tashkent would strengthen bilateral and parliamentary ties.
• The Indian delegation paid floral tributes at the bust of former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent.
• Birla met Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis Chairperson Tanzila Norbaeva, congratulating her on the successful 150th IPU Assembly.
• Birla also reaffirmed India-Israel ties, discussing cooperation in defense, technology, and agriculture.