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
