Indo-Uzbekistan military exercise DUSTLIK begins in Foreign Training Node Chaubatia 45 Soldiers each from Uzbekistan and the Indian Army are participating in the exercise. Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 10-03-2021 15:30 IST | Created: 10-03-2021 15:30 IST This joint exercise will definitely provide impetus to the ever-growing military and diplomatic ties between the two nations and also reflects the strong resolve of both nations to counter-terrorism. Image Credit: Twitter(@MIB_India) The India – Uzbekistan joint military exercise "DUSTLIK II" commenced today in Foreign Training Node Chaubatia, Ranikhet (Uttarakhand). This is the Second Edition of the annual bilateral joint exercise of both armies. It will continue till 19th March 2021. The first edition of the exercise was held in Uzbekistan in Nov 2019.