India Bolsters IOR Ties: Defence Secretary Meets Seychelles Leaders

New Delhi: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh (IAS) met Seychelles' Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora Barry Faure and Chief of Defence Forces Major General Michael Anselme Marc Rosette here in the national capital on Tuesday, reviewing deepening defence cooperation amid shared Indian Ocean security priorities.

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Joint Exercises: LAMITYE-2026 and enhanced participation in MILAN

The high-level engagements at the national capital reaffirmed commitments to bilateral ties, focusing on maritime security, training, hydrography, ship/aircraft visits, and delegation exchanges. Both sides welcomed the upcoming LAMITYE-2026 joint exercise and capacity-building initiatives, agreeing to expand their scope.

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Capacity Building: Training programs and technical support for SDF

Discussions highlighted India's SAGAR vision for regional stability, countering challenges like piracy and illegal activities in Seychelles' vast EEZ. Singh also invited Seychelles to the International Fleet Review and MILAN-2026 exercise in Visakhapatnam.

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