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• Indian Army contingent has departed for Seychelles to participate in the Tenth edition of Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2024” between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). 
• The Joint Exercise will be conducted at Seychelles from 18-27 March 2024. 
• ‘LAMITIYE’ meaning ‘Friendship’ in the Creole language is a biennial training event and has been conducted in Seychelles since 2001. 
• 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 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