Namangan, April 16 -- The seventh edition of the annual India-Uzbekistan bilateral military exercise "Dustlik" commenced on Wednesday with an opening ceremony held at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangan, Uzbekistan, according to the Indian Army.

The exercise, scheduled from April 12 to April 25, aims to enhance operational synergy between the Indian Army and the Uzbekistan Army, with a focus on joint special operations targeting the neutralisation of unlawful armed groups.

"Exercise #Dustlik 2026 The opening ceremony of the 7th edition of the annual bilateral Exercise Dustlik between Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army was held at Gurumsaray Field Training Area, Namangan, Uzbekistan. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from...