Tashkent, Aug. 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies on Sunday offered a glimpse into the growing academic and cultural interest in India in Uzbekistan.
Yesterday’s visit to the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies was interesting for quite a few reasons:
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2026
Got to see a vibrant Indology ecosystem.
Saw great passion towards studying about India.
Immense work on Gandhi Ji’s life.
Growing… pic.twitter.com/K4BM69UJwb
During his visit, the Prime Minister witnessed a vibrant Indology ecosystem, with students and scholars demonstrating strong enthusiasm for studying India’s civilisation, culture and history.
A key highlight of the visit was the extensive academic work being undertaken on the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. The Centre has been playing an important role in promoting awareness of Gandhi’s philosophy and contribution among students and researchers.
Prime Minister Modi also noted the growing interest in Tamil culture and literature among the academic community. The increasing engagement with India's diverse linguistic and cultural traditions was seen as an encouraging sign of deeper people-to-people and academic ties between India and Uzbekistan.
The visit also featured a special interaction with students, who recited a few lines from poems written by Prime Minister Modi. The gesture added a personal and cultural dimension to the visit.
The Prime Minister’s visit underscored the expanding educational and cultural links between India and Uzbekistan and highlighted the role of academic institutions in strengthening mutual understanding and civilisational connections between the two countries.
