Joint military ‘Exercise Lamitiye-2024’ between India and Seychelles

The Indian Army contingent departed for Seychelles on 17 March 2024 to participate in a joint military exercise ‘Lamitiye-2024’ with Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). This exercise is the 10th exercise between the two countries.

Launch of Exercise ‘Lamitiye-2024’:

• The 'Lamitiye' joint military exercise will be conducted in Seychelles from 18-27 March 2024.
• 'Lamitiye' means 'Friendship' in Creole language.
• It has been organized in Seychelles since 2001. In this sequence, this is its 10th joint exercise this year.

Features of Exercise ‘Lamitiye-2024’:

• 'Exercise Lamitiye-2024' includes 'Indian Gorkha Rifles' and 'Seychelles Defence Force'.
• 'Limited War Exercise' is a biennial training programme.
• 45 military personnel from both the defence forces are participating in this exercise.

Objective of Exercise ‘Lamitiye-2024’:

• 'Exercise Lamitiye-2024' aims to enhance interdiction operations in peri-urban scenarios under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.
• The exercise will promote cooperation and interoperability between the two sides during peacekeeping operations.
• The exercise will also build and promote bilateral military ties besides exchange of skills, experience and simulated exercises between the two armies.

Highlights of Exercise ‘Lamitiye-2024’:

• In this exercise both military sides will showcase modern equipment and technology. Also, in this exercise, both sides will demonstrate their valor and practice thwarting possible threats in a semi-urban environment. For this, both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of fully fledged tactical exercises.
• The 10-day joint military exercise will include field training exercises, war discussions, lectures and demonstrations. The exercise will conclude with a two-day verification exercise.

Benefits of exercise ‘Lamitiye-2024’:

• This military exercise will contribute significantly to developing mutual understanding and enhancing jointness between the two armies.
• The exercise will also promote collaborative partnership and facilitate sharing of best practices between both sides.

About Seychelles:

• Capital: Victoria
• Currency: Seychellois Rupee
• President: Wavel Ramkalawan