AKIPRESS.COM - The 3rd edition of the joint training exercise named EX-DUSTLIK between the Indian army and Uzbekistan army began at Yangiarik, Uzbekistan from 22 to 31 March 2022, Current Affairs reported.

The last edition of DUSTLIK was conducted in Ranikhet (Uttarakhand) in March 2021.

The Indian contingent is represented by the Grenadiers Regiment. Uzbekistan Army contingent is represented by troops of the North-Western Military District.

The joint exercise focuses on counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban terrain under a United Nations Mandate.

The training schedule will focus primarily on sharing of tactical level drills and learning of best practices from each other. The exercise aims at enhancing understanding, cooperation and interoperability between two armies.