New Delhi [India], Army Chief General Manoj Pandey is set to visit Uzbekistan from April 15-18, an important step to strengthen defense cooperation between India and the Republic of Uzbekistan. Said that General Pandey plans to meet with Uzbekistan's Defense Minister Lieutenant General Bakhodir Kurbanov; Major General Khalmukhamedov Shukhara Garatjanovich, First Deputy Defense Minister and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces; and Major General Burkhanov Ahmed Jamalovich, Deputy Minister and Chief of Air and Air Defense Forces These dialogues are important in promoting stronger military cooperation between the armies of the two countries. The itinerary also includes a visit to the Armed Forces Museum, followed by the Head of the Imam Ensemble giving a briefing on the rich military history and achievements of Uzbekistan,” On 16 April, the COAS paid tribute to the late Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India, in his After this he will pay tribute by paying floral tributes at the memorial. Visit the Victory Park commemorating Uzbekistan's contribution and sacrifice in World War II.The day's events will include a visit to the Center for Innovative Technologies LLC, where the COAS will learn about the initiatives being taken by the Republic of Uzbekistan in the field of defense technology. and innovation," the Defense Ministry release said. Gen Pandey will then visit the Uzbekistan Armed Forces Academy, inaugurating the IT laboratory at the academy, which has been set up with India's assistance. He will visit Samarkand on April 17. General Pandey will meet the Commander of the Central Military District. The visit will culminate in Termez on April 18, 2024, where the COAS is scheduled to witness the joint exercise Dustlik between the armed forces of India and Uzbekistan, enhancing interoperability between the two countries. He will also visit the historical monuments of Surkhandarya region and Termez Museum to see first-hand the glorious past and cultural landscapes of Uzbekistan, "The Army Chief's visit aims to strengthen military cooperation between India and Is.Uzbekistan and are exploring new avenues of cooperation between the two countries.