Indian Navy Chief visits Mauritius to boost maritime ties

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has embarked on a four-day official visit to Mauritius, scheduled from August 10 to August 13. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and deepen defense ties between the two nations.

During the visit, Admiral Swaminathan will meet with senior Mauritian government leadership to discuss maritime security, defense cooperation, capacity building, and military collaboration. The Ministry of Defence noted that the engagement is intended to enhance operational-level linkages and consolidate the strategic partnership in the Indian Ocean Region.

Existing cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Mauritian National Coast Guard includes training exchanges, joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance, port visits, and hydrographic surveys. Mauritius also participates in several Indian-led maritime initiatives, such as the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium and Exercise AIKEYME.