New Delhi, April 13 -- Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, on Sunday emphasised on oneness and unity of purpose to overcome the vast maritime challenges and to ensure a peaceful and prosperous future.

He recalled the age-old relations between India and Africa and reiterated the principle of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across the Region) for further strengthening the bond with our friends in Africa, a Defence Ministry statement said.

Sanjay Seth and Minister of Defence and National Service of Tanzania Stergomena Lawrence Tax inaugurated the harbour phase of Indian Navy's maiden initiative of Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement exercise (AIKEYME) onboard 'INS Chennai' at Dar-es-Salaam.

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