Ins Chennai comes to dar-are Salam for the inaugural edition of the large-scale multilateral exercise India Africa Key Maritime Engagement, Aikeyme. | Photo credit: PTI
The inaugural edition of the large-scale multilateral exercise India Africa Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) Begen on Sunday (April 13, 2025) in Dar-Es Salaam, Tanzania. Coinciding with him, patrol vessel on the high seas Ins SunaynaDesignated as a ship of the Indian Ocean (iOS) Sagar and navigate with 44 Naval Personnel of nine friendly nations arrived at the port on Saturday.
“Aikeyme aims to develop collaboration solutions to common regional maritime challenges. This inaugural initiative of the Indian Navy seeks to improve interoperability and synergize the combined operations between the maritime forces of the associated nations,” said the Navy in a statement. “It also highlights strong and friendly relations between India and African nations.”
The six -day exercise of Aikeyme from April 13 to 18 includes the participation of Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauricio, Mozambique, Seychelles and South Africa, along with the Coanfitations of India and Tanzania. “This initiative is aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the mutual and holistic advance of the promotion for safety and growth in all regions (Mahasagar),” said the Navy.
He Indian Naval Boat Chennai (Destroyer) and INS KESARI [Landing Ship Tank (Large)] He came to Dar-are Salam before the exercise and the opening ceremony of Aikeyme was coanjada on board, along with the defense force of the peoples of Tanzania (TPDF). A ceremonial guard was also paraded on board INS Chennai With TPDF and Indian Navy Band playing the national hymns of the countries of respect in unison.
Port phase
The port of the port for AIKEYME-25 includes an inauguration ceremony and a cover reception with the Minister of Defense Statement Sanjay Seth and the Minister of Defense, Tanzania, as main guests.
Planned Activities Duration This phase includes Table-Top and Command Post exercises focused on antipirable operations and the exchange of information, together with joint training in the sailor and visit the search exercises of the Board and seizures in collaboration with the TPDF, the Navy said. In addition, to promote camaraderie, activities such as sports accessories and yoga sessions are also planned and Indian naval ships will be open to visitors who last the port phase with the local population.
The Marine phase, scheduled from April 16 to 18, will focus on strengthening maritime security cooperation among the participating nations.
INS Sukanya He will leave Dar-e Salam on April 15 for the next port of scale, Nacala, Mozambique, to the mission of iOS Sagar.
Published – April 13, 2025 08:53 PM IST