New Delhi: President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev was received by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He inspected a guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

India-Uzbekistan enjoys the historical and cultural relationship, on Ceremonial welcome accorded to President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Mrs. Ziroat Mirziyoyeva by President Ram Nath Kovind Rashtrapati Bhavan in his press address, said that India has a special place in the heart of each Uzbek. He added that at the moment, India is a rapidly developing nation. He is assured that India is confidently strengthening its role as the global power.

Following a Deep-rooted and cherished friendship, Upon his arrival at the national capital Delhi for State Visit to India, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev was greeted by Minister of Law & Justice and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad.

Follwing his maiden state visit to the country, he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to boost bilateral strategic ties. Mirziyoyev is accompanied by a high-level delegation on the two-day trip, will pay a visit to Agra on September 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.

He visited Raj Ghat to pay homage to the father of nation Mahatma Gandhi. Today Mirziyoyev is slated to meet Prime Minister Modi both leaders will hold restricted and delegation level talks at the Hyderabad House. The Uzbek president will also meet Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

"Visit of the president of Uzbekistan will provide an opportunity to discuss bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest and reinforce the strategic partnership which exists between India and Uzbekistan," the Ministry of External Affairs said.