The Indian Army contingent is participating in the 5th edition of India- Uzbekistan joint military Exercise DUSTLIK.
- The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 15th to 28th April 2024 at Termez, the Republic of Uzbekistan.
- Exercise DUSTLIK is a yearly event conducted alternatively in India and Uzbekistan. Last edition was conducted at Pithoragarh (India) in February 2023.
- Aim of Exercise DUSTLIK is to foster military cooperation and enhance combined capabilities to execute joint operations in mountainous as well as semi urban terrain.
- It would focus on high degree of physical fitness, joint planning, joint tactical drills and basics of special arms skills.
