Exercise Lamitiye - 2024: Strengthening India-Seychelles Military Cooperation
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Exercise Lamitiye - 2024 |
| Participants | Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) |
| Date | 18-27 March 2024 |
| Location | Seychelles |
| Edition | Tenth edition |
| Meaning of 'Lamitiye' | Friendship in Creole language |
| Frequency | Biennial (every two years) |
| Inception | 2001 |
| Number of Personnel | 45 from Gorkha Rifles (Indian Army) and 45 from SDF |
| Aim | Enhance interoperability in Sub-conventional Operations in Semi-Urban environment under Chapter VII of UN Charter on Peace Keeping Operations |
| Key Objectives | - Enhance cooperation and interoperability during Peace Keeping Operations- Build and promote bilateral military relations- Exchange skills, experiences, and good practices |
| Exercise Details | - Joint training, planning, and execution of tactical drills- Exploitation and showcasing of new-generation equipment and technology- Field Training Exercise, combat discussions, lectures, demonstrations, and a two-day Validation Exercise |
| Importance | - Develop mutual understanding and magnify jointness between troops- Foster collaborative partnership and share best practices |