Port Louis, Mauritius, August 11 (ANI): India and Mauritius held discussions on further strengthening maritime security cooperation, with a focus on key areas such as expanding operational linkages, during the visit of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan to the country.
Sharing details of his visit in a post on X, the Indian Navy said the CNS held wide-ranging interactions with Anurag Srivastava, India’s high commissioner to Mauritius; Rampersad Sooroojebally, commissioner of police, Mauritius Police Force; and Kan Oye Fong Weng-Poorun, secretary for home and defense affairs in the Government of Mauritius.
Discussions centered on strengthening maritime security cooperation, capacity building for the Mauritius National Coast Guard, joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance and expanding operational linkages between the two maritime forces.
“India and Mauritius share an enduring maritime partnership, anchored in mutual trust and a shared commitment to ensuring a secure and stable IOR—in line with the vision of MAHASAGAR,” the Indian Navy said.
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan is on a four-day official visit to Mauritius aimed at strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation and deepening defense ties with the key Indian Ocean partner.
According to an official release, the visit, from August 10 to August 13, is aimed at further consolidating the close and enduring maritime partnership between India and Mauritius. Admiral Swaminathan is scheduled to interact with senior Mauritian government officials and discuss issues of mutual interest.
The discussions are expected to focus on maritime security, defense cooperation, capacity building and military collaboration.
The visit comes as India continues to emphasize strengthening maritime partnerships in the Indian Ocean region, particularly through greater operational coordination, capacity building and cooperation with regional countries.
The Indian Navy’s engagement with Mauritius includes regular training exchanges and operational interactions with the National Coast Guard of Mauritius, including joint EEZ surveillance. The two sides also cooperate through port visits and hydrographic surveys.
The partnership also extends to multilateral and regional maritime initiatives. Mauritius has regularly participated in Indian Navy-led engagements such as the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), MILAN, the International Fleet Review, the Goa Maritime Conclave, IOS SAGAR and Exercise AIKEYME.
These engagements reflect the shared commitment of India and Mauritius to maritime security, regional cooperation and stability in the Indian Ocean region.
The visit by Admiral Swaminathan, following his assumption of charge as chief of the naval staff, also underscores the importance India attaches to its relationship with Mauritius.
“India and Mauritius share a close and enduring maritime partnership,” the release said, highlighting cooperation built around mutual respect, trust and a shared commitment to maritime security and regional stability.
India also views its relationship with Mauritius as part of New Delhi’s MAHASAGAR vision—Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions—which seeks to promote security, growth and cooperation among countries across the Indian Ocean and wider region. (ANI)
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