(GIST OF SCIENCE REPORTER) AFRICA INDIA KEY MARITIME ENGAGEMENT (AIKEYME) 2025

(MAY-2025)

AFRICA INDIA KEY MARITIME ENGAGEMENT (AIKEYME) 2025

The Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) 2025 was inaugurated on 13 Apr 25 in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, marking a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation between India and African nations.

Key Details

Duration of Exercise: 6 Days
Aim: It aims to develop collaborative solutions to common regional maritime challenges.

It seeks to enhance interoperability and synergise combined operations among the maritime forces of partner nations.
It also highlights the strong and friendly relations between India and the African nations.

Co-hosts: India and Tanzania
Participating Countries: Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, and South Africa.
Indian Participation: INS Chennai (destroyer), INS Kesari (a Landing Ship Tank), and INS Sunayna

Phases of the Exercise

Harbour Phase: Inauguration Ceremony and Deck Reception
Table Top and Command Post Exercises focused on anti-piracy ops and information sharing, alongside joint training in seamanship and Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) exercises.
Sea Phase: Focus on strengthening maritime security cooperation among the participating nations.
It aligns with India’s vision of promoting Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR).