The Uzbek-Indo relations trace back many years. They were always based on mutual respect, appreciation of regional and global role, as well as a common cause to enhance bilateral ties in all fields of interest. In Uzbekistan, we have a strong feeling of admiration and respect for India’s great contribution to the history of mankind through its ancient and marvellous civilization.
Recently, on January 26th, India celebrated the important holiday – The Day of the Republic. At that day of 1950, India adopted its first Constitution, which has laid a foundation on the principles of democracy and secular country. The Constitution was juridically a well-drafted document and it combined all the needs of Indian society. This important detail confirms that the Constitution stands as a guarantor of political stabilization in the country. During more than 60 years of independence, India has excelled in all spheres, such as economy, politics and social reforms. Nowadays, the Indian economy is on a high growth trajectory and is also the second fastest growing economy in the world.
At the moment, India makes its own satellites and launches them; it has progressed in spheres closely associated with exploration of space and has started up several atomic nuclear stations to provide its population with electricity and power. It should be noted that all aforementioned economic and social reforms, as well as achievements were reached only in a democratic way. India aspires to develop peacefully, since there weren’t any significant revolutionary changes and social clashes.
In this light, the significance of the mutually beneficial cooperation with South Asian countries, particularly with India, in the framework of fostering regional security has been repeatedly underscored by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan H.E. Mr. Islam Karimov.
India’s leadership among South Asian countries, thanks to a number of objective geographical, demographic and economic parameters, is bolstered by its active regional policy. India’s position on ensuring political stability in South Asia has a significance for all dimensions of regional security
Now, India is one of the most worthy partners of Uzbekistan. Every year, Uzbekistan’s relations with India have been progressing – this is also because there has been historical friendship between the two nations. The high-level mutual visits are frequent and political trust and friendly cooperation is on the rise. India is closely associated with Uzbekistan historically and culturally. The world recognized India as one of the cradles of civilization, appreciates its ancient philosophy and rich culture. During several high level visits in these decades, the two sides discussed a number of issues such as extending bilateral partnership, talked about international and local conflicts, regional security and providing stability, struggle against terrorism and extremism.
At the moment, Uzbekistan and India have established a solid juridical base between the two countries. It consists of more than 70 interstate, intergovernmental and interdepartmental agreements. There is an exchange of many cultural, economic and other delegations regularly between parliaments and governments of India and Uzbekistan.
On November 29, 2012 in Delhi, the sides held a round of political consultations between the delegations of ministries of foreign affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan and India. The sides discussed the realization of bilateral agreements signed in the framework of the State visit of the President H.E. Mr. Islam Karimov to India in May 2011.
In May 2011, President H.E. Mr. Islam Karimov paid an official visit to India and the two sides signed a list of agreements which provides for and ensures the development of a long-term constructive partnership. It has served as a grand milestone in the history of the bilateral relations, and means that the Uzbek-Indo relations have entered a new stage of development. And it clearly shows that the two sides have a common wish to develop the friendly cooperation.
There is a still a huge potential to enhance bilateral cooperation in economy, trade, culture and other spheres between Uzbekistan and India. Therefore, it’s important to note that the glorious past of friendship ties and the eternal sources of goodwill between these two historical countries serve as a solid foundation for our present and future endeavours, which are meant to consolidate the ancient ties and expand the scope of interaction in all spheres. Uzbekistan and India share a mutual desire and commitment to create a strong strategic bilateral relationship. And that will remain.
