AKIPRESS.COM - The fifth stage of the joint military exercises “Dustlik” of units of the Ministries of Defense of Uzbekistan and India has started at the Termez military training ground, Kun.uz reported.

This is the fifth joint military exercise between the two countries, which has been held twice in both countries since 2019.

Unlike previous ones, 60 military personnel of both sides are taking part in this joint event. Air Force specialists also joined representatives of the ground forces.

The exercise focuses on increasing the coordination and cohesion of military units in the joint fight against terrorism and other operations.

The exercises, organized in accordance with the cooperation plan between the defense departments of the two countries, will continue until April 28.