Archive · 5 Sep 2025
India and Seychelles Deepen Ties Through Naval Exercises
The Indian Navy visited Seychelles for a four-day joint exercise to build stronger relationships.
The Indian Navy ships, including INS Tir, INS Shardul, and ICGS Sarathi, participated in various activities with the Seychelles Defence Force.
These included discussions between leaders, deck receptions, yoga sessions, a band performance, and a football match.
The visit also involved community outreach with essential supplies and medical checkups for residents.
This collaboration highlighted the commitment of both countries to enhance their cooperation, as well as strengthen the relationships between the two maritime nations.
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) concluded a visit to Seychelles on September 4, 2025.
The visit involved bilateral activities with the Seychelles Defence Force (SDF).
Discussions between the leaders of both nations emphasized enduring partnership.
Activities included yoga sessions, a band performance, and a friendly football match.
Community outreach included providing essential supplies and medical checkups.
- Who
- Indian Navy and Seychelles Defence Force
- What
- Naval exercises and activities to enhance military ties
- When
- Concluded on September 4, 2025
- Where
- Port Victoria, Seychelles
- Why
- To strengthen maritime cooperation and regional partnership.
- Participating Forces
- Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) and Seychelles Defence Force (SDF)
- Location
- Port Victoria, Seychelles
- Dates
- Visit concluded on September 4, 2025
- Indian Navy Ships
- INS Tir, INS Shardul, ICGS Sarathi
- Activities
- Bilateral activities, Yoga sessions, Band performance, Football match, Community outreach