♦ The 5th edition of India- Uzbekistan joint military Exercise DUSTLIK started at Termez, the Republic of Uzbekistan on 15 April 2024. This exercise will be held until  28 April 2024. DUSTLIK is a yearly event conducted alternatively in India and Uzbekistan. Last edition was conducted at Pithoragarh (India) in February 2023. 

♦ This exercise aims to foster military cooperation and enhance combined capabilities to execute joint operations in mountainous as well as semi urban terrain. It would focus on high degree of physical fitness, joint planning, joint tactical drills and basics of special arms skills.