The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi, departed Port Victoria, Seychelles, on Thursday after completing a four-day visit as part of its Long Range Training Deployment. The port call featured professional exchanges, training activities and cultural interactions aimed at deepening India–Seychelles defence cooperation.

Senior Officer 1TS Capt Tijo K Joseph, along with Commanding Officers of INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi, called on Seychelles’ Foreign Minister Sylvestre Radegonde and Chief of Defence Forces Maj Gen Michael Rosette. Discussions centred on strengthening military collaboration and enhancing bilateral maritime partnership.

A deck reception onboard 1TS ships was attended by Seychelles Defence Force (SDF) leadership, Indian diaspora and diplomats. Maj Gen Rosette acknowledged India’s role in regional maritime security and reaffirmed Seychelles’ commitment to closer ties.