Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, during his visit to Uzbekistan, engaged with Indologists, teachers, and students at the Lal Bahadur Shastri School in Tashkent, acknowledging their significant contributions to India-Uzbekistan relations. 

Key Highlights:

• Promotion of Indian Languages: Over 600 students in Tashkent are learning Hindi, reflecting a deep appreciation for Indian language and culture. 
• Academic Contributions: Uzbek scholars have enhanced bilateral ties through their literary and research work in Hindi and Sanskrit. 
• Recognition of Indologists: Many Indologists have received prestigious awards for their contributions, including the creation of an Uzbek-Hindi dictionary inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 
• Cultural Connections: The popularity of Indian films and music in Uzbekistan, along with 50 years of Hindi broadcasting by Uzbek Radio since 2012, underscores strong cultural ties. 
• Bilateral Cooperation: India and Uzbekistan have collaborated in sectors such as politics, trade, defense, counter-terrorism, science and technology, nuclear energy, space, and information technology. 
• Parliamentary Diplomacy: Birla's bilateral talks with Uzbek Speaker Nurdinjon Ismoilov emphasized the importance of parliamentary cooperation and diplomacy in strengthening mutual understanding. 

These interactions highlight the enduring cultural and educational bonds between India and Uzbekistan, fostering mutual respect and collaboration.