New Delhi: Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan began a four-day visit to Mauritius on Monday to strengthen bilateral maritime engagement with the strategically located Indian Ocean nation.
Admiral Swaminathan will hold talks with senior Mauritian government leaders on matters of "mutual interest", including maritime security, defence cooperation, capacity building and military collaboration, according to the Indian Navy.
"The visit is part of India's continued engagement to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and deepen defence ties with Mauritius, an extremely valued partner in the Indian Ocean Region," the Navy said.
India and Mauritius share an enduring maritime partnership. The Indian Navy regularly engages with Mauritius' National Coast Guard through training exchanges, joint surveillance of the country's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), port visits and hydrographic surveys.
Mauritius has also been a regular participant in key Indian Navy initiatives, including the MILAN multilateral naval exercise, the International Fleet Review and the Goa Maritime Conclave. These engagements reflect New Delhi's MAHASAGAR vision.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the MAHASAGAR vision, or "Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions", for India's engagement with the Global South during his visit to Mauritius in March 2025.
"The visit of Admiral Krishna Swaminathan to Mauritius after assuming charge as the Chief of the Naval Staff underscores the priority India accords to the friendship it shares with Mauritius, anchored in mutual respect, trust and a shared commitment to maritime security, regional cooperation and stability in the Indian Ocean Region," the Navy said in a statement.
