India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise Dustlik 2024 to Begin From April 15: The fifth edition of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise Dustlik is set to kick off on April 15, as announced by the Indian Army. Scheduled to take place in the Termez District of Uzbekistan, the exercise aims to enhance cooperation and bolster military interactions between the two nations.
According to a statement released by the Indian Army, Exercise Dustlik 2024 will span from April 15 to April 28, 2024. It will see participation from contingents representing both the Indian Armed Forces and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan. During the exercise, these contingents will engage in joint training sessions to strengthen collaboration and foster future military engagements.
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This joint military exercise builds upon the success of previous editions, with the fourth edition held on February 20 last year at the Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand. During the 14-day exercise, which focused on sharing best practices in sub-conventional operations under UN mandate, forty-five soldiers from each country participated.
The Ministry of Defence highlighted that the exercise serves as a platform for promoting positive relations between the Indian and Uzbekistani armies. The Indian Army contingent, comprising troops from an infantry battalion of the Garhwal Rifles Regiment, is geared up for the upcoming exercise. Notably, the first edition of the Dustlik exercise took place in Uzbekistan in November 2019.
Through initiatives like Exercise Dustlik, India and Uzbekistan continue to deepen their defense ties, contributing to regional stability and cooperation.
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