The seventh edition of the annual India-Uzbekistan bilateral military exercise “Dustlik” has commenced with an opening ceremony held at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangan, Uzbekistan, yesterday. The exercise aims to enhance operational synergy between the Indian Army and the Uzbekistan Army, with a focus on joint special operations targeting the neutralisation of unlawful armed groups. 

 

Indian Army said that exercise Dustlik reflects the shared commitment of India and Uzbekistan to global peace and security while further strengthening defence cooperation, camaraderie and mutual trust between the two armies. Major General Saidov Oybek Azadovich, Commander of the Eastern Military District of Uzbekistan, attended the ceremony as the chief guest of the opening ceremony. The exercise will continue until the 25th of this month.