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LAMITIYE-2022                                               

23rd March, 2022 Security

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Context: The 9th Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE-2022 between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) is being conducted at Seychelles Defence Academy (SDA), Seychelles from 22 March to 31 March 22.

 

Exercise LAMITIYE-2022

  • Aim: Sharing experiences gained during various operations against hostile forces in Semi-Urban environment and enhance capability to undertake joint operations.
  • It is a biennial training event which is being conducted in Seychelles since 2001.
  • It is crucial in the backdrop of current global situation and growing security concerns in the Indian Ocean Region.
  • Objective:
    • to build and promote bilateral military relations in addition to exchanging skills
    • experiences and good practices between both the armies
  • Significance: It will enhance the level of defence co-operation between Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) and will further manifest in enhancing the bilateral relations between the two countries.

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1807591