Tashkent, Aug. 30 -- Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Sunday hailed the trade and cultural ties between India and the Central Asian country, calling New Delhi a "reliable strategic partner."

During delegation-level talks with PM Narendra Modi in Tashkent, Mirziyoyev lauded India's growth in digital, technological and space sectors. He noted that India has grown in all major sectors under the leadership of PM Modi and has become an influential voice in global affairs.

The Uzbekistan President said, "Your Excellency, Mr Modi, I believe that under your leadership, India is achieving remarkable results across all sectors, maintaining high rates of economic growth and implementing major projects. India is making truly outstanding a...