New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed India's support for Uzbekistan's chairship of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) for the 2027-29 period, while also appreciating the support by Tashkent as New Delhi hosts the BRICS Summit. He also appreciated Uzbekistan's firm position against terrorism.

He made the remarks during the bilateral meeting with Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister, Bakhtiyor Saidov, who is visiting India from August 2-5.

Jaishankar said, "India is the chair of the BRICS this year. I want to express our appreciation for the support that you have given as a partner country for BRICS activities and initiatives. And I want, from our side, to convey our support for Uzbekistan's chairship of the...