People, Positions and Obituaries · 31 August 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Received Uzbekistan’s Highest State Honour ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ Order

Exam-focused facts from the 31 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Uzbekistan’s highest state honour, the ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ Order, at a ceremony in Tashkent on August 30, 2026.
  • Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev conferred the award on Modi.
  • The award recognises Modi’s contributions to deepening strategic India-Uzbekistan ties.
  • Modi dedicated the award to the people of India and the enduring friendship between India and Uzbekistan.

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