The 7th edition of the India–Uzbekistan joint military exercise ‘Dustlik’ concluded with a final validation exercise and closing ceremony at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangan.
Enhancing Joint Operational Preparedness
The exercise focused on:
- Joint operations to neutralise unlawful armed groups
- Strengthening counter-terrorism capabilities
- Improving coordination in complex operational scenarios
Exchange of Best Practices
Troops from the Indian Army and the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan engaged in:
- Sharing operational experiences
- Learning modern combat techniques
- Conducting joint drills and tactical exercises
Boost to Defence Cooperation
The exercise reinforced:
- Bilateral military cooperation
- Interoperability between the two forces
- Mutual understanding of operational doctrines
Strengthening Strategic Partnership
‘Dustlik’ continues to serve as an important platform to deepen defence ties and enhance readiness to address shared security challenges.
