India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise 'Dustlik' Successfully Wraps Up in Namangan
The seventh edition of the joint military exercise between India and Uzbekistan, known as 'Dustlik,' has drawn to a close. The event concluded with a final validation exercise and a closing ceremony held at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangan.
Enhancing Joint Operational Preparedness
This exercise emphasized several key objectives:
| Joint operations to neutralize unlawful armed groups |
| Strengthening counter-terrorism capabilities |
| Improving coordination in complex operational scenarios |

Exchange of Best Practices
Personnel from the Indian Army and Uzbekistan's Armed Forces participated in activities that included:
| Sharing operational experiences |
| Learning modern combat techniques |
| Conducting joint drills and tactical exercises |

Boost to Defence Cooperation
The exercise served to reinforce several aspects:
| Bilateral military cooperation |
| Interoperability between the two forces |
| Mutual understanding of operational doctrines |
Strengthening Strategic Partnership
'Dustlik' remains a vital platform for enhancing defence relations and improving readiness to tackle common security threats.







