An Indian Army contingent 'GORKHA RIFLES' embarked for Seychelles to participate in the 10th edition of Joint Military Exercise 'LAMITIYE-2024', which will be conducted at Seychelles from 18 to 27 March 2024.

Defence

An Indian Army contingent 'GORKHA RIFLES' embarked for Seychelles to participate in the 10th edition of Joint Military Exercise 'LAMITIYE-2024', which will be conducted at Seychelles from 18 to 27 March 2024. The Joint Exercise between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) will be conducted. 45 personnel each from the GORKHA RIFLES of the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) will participate in the exercise. The aim of the exercise is to enhance interoperability in sub-conventional operations in a semi-urban environment under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter on Peacekeeping Operations. The 10-day joint exercise will include field training exercises, combat discussions, lectures and demonstrations, which culminate in two days of validation exercises.


      'LAMITIYE' meaning 'Friendship' in the Creole language is a biennial training event and has been conducted in the Seychelles since 2001.

     

     

 

     


Seychelles

Capital- Victoria
Currency- Seychellois Rupee
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