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Uzbekistan|politics|February 24, 2023 / 09:28 AM
Fourth edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise Dustlik begins in Indian state of Uttarakhand

AKIPRESS.COM - The 4th Edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise “Dustlik” (Friendship) commenced at Pithoragarh, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand on February 20. The first edition of the exercise was held in Uzbekistan in November 2019, The Print reports.

“The 14 days joint training will focus on sharing best practices in Sub Conventional Operations under UN mandate,” tweeted the Additional Directorate General of Public Information in the Indian Army.

India’s Garhwal Rifles from the Western Command participated in the exercise. From Uzbekistan, the North Western Military command participated in the exercise. With more than 65,000 soldiers, the Army of Uzbekistan is one of the largest in Central Asia.

The exercise is biennial, conducted once in two years. Garhwal Rifles participated in the recent Dharma Guardian military exercise conducted with Japan.

“45 Soldiers each from Uzbekistan and Indian Army are participating in this exercise which is aimed at promoting positive relations between both armies. The Indian Army contingent comprises troops from an Infantry Battalion from the Garhwal Rifles Regiment,” said Indian Army.

The joint exercise will include field training exercises, combat discussions, lectures, demonstrations and culminate with a validation exercise. Both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of tactical drills for neutralisation of likely threats, while learning to exploit new generation equipment and technology for conducting joint operations. Due emphasis is being laid on increasing interoperability between forces, said the statement by Indian Army.

The bonhomie, espirit-de-corps and goodwill generated during the exercise will go a long way in further strengthening the bonds between both armies by enabling understanding of each other’s organisation and methodology of conducting various operations, it added.

Uzbekistan is important to India for connectivity to Iran and the Central Asian region. India is trying to expand its trade in the Central Asian region. But the conflict in Afghanistan are a big hindrance. To counter such security issues, India needs the support of other central Asian countries like Uzbekistan.

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