Exercise LAMITIYE
- Context: A contingent from the Indian Armed Forces has reached Seychelles to take part in the 11th edition of the joint military exercise Exercise LAMITIYE – 2026.
- Seychelles is an archipelagic nation in the western Indian Ocean, consisting of around 115 islands.
About Exercise LAMITIYE
- The term “LAMITIYE” means “Friendship” in the Creole language.
- It is a biennial (once every two years) joint training exercise that has been hosted in Seychelles since 2001.
- The exercise aims to strengthen coordination and operational cooperation between the participating forces.
- It focuses on sub-conventional military operations in semi-urban settings.
- It also

