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India and Uzbekistan sign long-term uranium supply deal

8/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

India and Uzbekistan signed a long-term uranium supply agreement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tashkent.
The partners upgraded to a Strategic Partnership and set a $5 billion trade target for 2030.
Uzbekistan will waive visas for Indian citizens up to 30 days and enable UPI payments within a year.
India and Uzbekistan will expand defence cooperation with projects, Dustlik exercises, and Uzbekistan’s backing of India’s UN Security Council bid.

History

Historical Context

After the United States and India signed the 123 civil-nuclear agreement on 10 October 2008—following the 2005 joint statement and NSG waiver that opened U.S. fuel supplies to India—New Delhi has repeatedly sought new sources. During Narendra Modi’s 2024 visit, India and Uzbekistan sealed a long-term uranium supply deal, aiming for $5 billion of trade by 2030.

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Story summary

India and Uzbekistan signed a long-term uranium supply agreement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tashkent.
The partners upgraded to a Strategic Partnership and set a $5 billion trade target for 2030.
Uzbekistan will waive visas for Indian citizens up to 30 days and enable UPI payments within a year.
India and Uzbekistan will expand defence cooperation with projects, Dustlik exercises, and Uzbekistan’s backing of India’s UN Security Council bid.

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