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The meaning of word Lamitiye in local Creole language in Seychelles Islands is simply – friendship.

And that’s by-word in this year’s joint military exercise between Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces code named ‘Lamitiye-2024’.

This Joint Exercise will be conducted at Seychelles from 18-27 March 2024 and 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) are taking part in the exercise.

The aim of the Exercise is to enhance interoperability in Sub-conventional Operations in Semi-Urban environment under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter on Peace Keeping Operations.

The Exercise Lamitiye-2024  will enhance cooperation and interoperability between both the sides during Peace Keeping 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 Semi-Urban environment, while exploiting and showcasing new-generation equipment and technology.

The 10 days long Joint Exercise will include Field Training Exercise, combat discussions, lectures & demonstrations, which culminates with two days of Validation Exercise.