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Indian Navy Chief's Mauritius Visit Strengthens Maritime Ties

Indian Navy Chief's Mauritius Visit Strengthens Maritime Ties
Indian Navy chief begins first foreign trip with Mauritius visit · wionews.com

The leader of India's navy, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, is like the top captain of all the navy ships and sailors in India.

He has gone on a visit to Mauritius, an island country in the Indian Ocean.

The visit lasts four days, from Monday until Thursday.

During the trip, he will meet the leaders of Mauritius to talk about keeping the ocean safe and how the two countries can protect each other.

India and Mauritius are good friends and often train together on the water.

They work together by watching over the ocean, visiting each other's ports, and making maps of the sea.

Mauritius also joins big navy events with India, like MILAN, where many countries' navies meet.

The two countries share a vision called MAHASAGAR, which is a plan for the safety and growth of countries in the region.

This is the navy chief's first trip to another country since he got his new job.

The visit shows that India thinks Mauritius is a very important friend.

Key facts

Navy Chief
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
Visit Duration
4 days (August 10-13, 2026)
Destination
Mauritius
Purpose
Strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and deepen defence ties
Discussion Topics
Maritime security, defence cooperation, capacity building, military collaboration
Shared Vision
MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions)
Key Naval Initiatives
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, MILAN, International Fleet Review, Goa Maritime Conclave, IOS SAGAR, Exercise AIKEYME
Mauritius Designation
'Extremely valued partner' in the Indian Ocean Region
Significance
First foreign visit since assuming charge as Chief of the Naval Staff

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Ministry of Defence, India

Official statement by the Indian Ministry of Defence

“"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."”
thehansindia.com
“"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."”
thehansindia.com

Mauritian Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful

Mauritian Foreign Minister

“"Mauritius has remained at the centre of India's diplomatic policy during Prime Minister Modi's tenure. He has visited Mauritius on two occasions - in 2015 and again in 2025. On both occasions, he had launched two landmark initiatives: SAGAR and MAHASAGAR Vision."”
thehansindia.com

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