India, Uzbekistan 4th Joint Military Exercise ‘DUSTLIK’ commences in Uttarakhand

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Category : Defense Published on: February 22 2023

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The 4th edition of joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK’ between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army commenced in Pithoragarh Uttarakhand.
45 Soldiers each from Uzbekistan and Indian Army are participating in this exercise.
The exercise is aimed at promoting positive relations between both the armies.
The Indian Army contingent comprises of troops from an Infantry Battalion from the Garhwal Rifles Regiment.
With more than 65,000 soldiers, the Army of Uzbekistan is one of the largest in Central Asia.
Moreover, the Hisar Air Base of Uzbekistan is jointly operated by Indian Air Force and Tajik Air Force. It is also called the Gissar Air Base.