Exercise LAMITIYE
19.03.2024
Exercise LAMITIYE
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For Prelims:About Exercise LAMITIYE,India – Seychelles Defence Relations |
Why in the news?
Indian Army contingent departed for Seychelles to participate in the Tenth edition of Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2024”.
About Exercise LAMITIYE:
- It is a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). ‘LAMITIYE’ meaning ‘Friendship’ in the Creole language is a biennial training event and has been conducted in Seychelles since 2001.
- 45 personnel each from the GORKHA RIFLES of the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) will participate in the 2024 exercise.
- The Exercise will enhance cooperation and interoperability between both the sides during Peacekeeping Operations. The exercise will also build and promote bilateral military relations in addition to exchanging skills, experiences and good practices between both armies
- Both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of well-developed tactical drills for neutralization of likely threats that may be encountered in a Semi-Urban environment, while exploiting and showcasing new-generation equipment and technology.
India – Seychelles Defence Relations
- Seychelles is a strategically located island nation which sits astride the strategically important sea lanes of communication and holds significance for the Indian vision of “SAGAR Security and Growth for All in the Region.”
- Diplomatic ties were established with Seychelles after its independence in 1976. When Seychelles attained freedom, a contingent from the Indian Naval Ship, INS Nilgiri, took part in the Independence Day celebrations.
- India and Seychelles have an elaborate architecture of defense and security cooperation that has deepened over the years with the growing piracy menace and other economic offenses in the strategic Indian Ocean region.
- Developing infrastructure on Assumption Island in Seychelles is a key piece in India’s proactive maritime strategy as it counters China’s moves in the Indian Ocean region.
Source: PIB