Context: The Prime Minister of India was conferred the Oliy Darajali Do’stlik Order (Order of Highest Friendship) for his contribution to strengthening India–Uzbekistan friendship. It is Uzbekistan’s highest honour for foreign leaders.
About Oliy Darajali Do’stlik Order:
What It Is?
- The Oliy Darajali Do’stlik Order, meaning Order of Highest Friendship, is Uzbekistan’s highest honour conferred on foreign leaders for contributions to strengthening friendship and cooperation with Uzbekistan.
Nation Given By: Republic of Uzbekistan
Aim: To recognise distinguished contributions towards friendship, cooperation and closer relations between Uzbekistan and other countries.
Key Features:
- Highest Foreign Honour: It is Uzbekistan’s highest honour for foreign leaders.
- Friendship Recognition: Recognises contributions towards strengthening bilateral friendship and cooperation.
- Presidential Conferment: The honour was conferred by the President of Uzbekistan.
Significance:
- Highlights the deep-rooted historical and cultural links between India and Uzbekistan.
- Reflects the strengthening of the India–Uzbekistan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
- Reinforces cooperation between the two countries as Global South partners.
Relevance in UPSC Examination:
- GS Paper II: India–Uzbekistan relations, India–Central Asia relations, bilateral and regional groupings, Global South cooperation.
- GS Paper I: Historical and civilisational links between India and Central Asia.
- Essay: India’s cultural diplomacy, strategic partnerships and engagement with the Global South.
