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LAMITIYE-2024
- 19 Mar 2024
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Recently, the Indian Army contingent participated in the 10th edition of Joint Military Exercise "LAMITIYE-2024" with the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).
- LAMITIYE, meaning 'Friendship' in Creole language (one of the official languages in the Seychelles), has been a biennial training event since 2001.
- Aim: Enhance interoperability in Sub-conventional Operations in Semi-Urban environments under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter on Peace Keeping Operations.
- Activities: Field Training Exercise, combat discussions, lectures & demonstrations.
- Importance: Building and promoting bilateral military relations, exchanging skills and experiences.
- Seychelles is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar. The country is known for its beaches, coral reefs, nature reserves, and rare animals, including giant Aldabra tortoises.
- The Aldabra Atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the world's largest raised coral atoll and It is home to the largest giant tortoise population in the world.
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