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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Uzbekistan for a two‑day state visit.

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He joined a public yoga class in the capital city, Tashkent.

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The leaders examined the Yangi Uzbekistan Monument, representing national hopes and development.

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A musical showcase combined Indian tabla with Uzbek doira and chang instruments.

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The Indian community in Uzbekistan gave him a rakhi as a sign of friendship.

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Summary

He and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected the Yangi Uzbekistan Monument, a symbol of the nation's aspirations and progress.

Cultural performances highlighted a fusion of Indian tabla with Uzbek doira and chang, emphasizing the close ties between the two countries.

Members of the Indian diaspora in Uzbekistan welcomed him and presented a rakhi, symbolising friendship.

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New Words to Learn

13 words
Prime Minister
the head of the government of India
State visit
an official trip by a country's leader to another country
Uzbekistan
a country in Central Asia
Yoga
a calm exercise that uses breathing and gentle movements
Yangi Uzbekistan Monument
a large statue that stands for the hopes and progress of Uzbek people
Aspirations
big hopes or goals
Progress
moving forward and improving
Fusion
mixing different styles of music together
Tabla
a small Indian drum used in many songs
Doira
a round Uzbek drum
Chang
a long Uzbek drum
Diaspora
people from one country who live in another country
Rakhi
a red bracelet given as a sign of friendship
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