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Indian Navy Chief Meets Mauritian Officials on Maritime Security

Indian Navy Chief Meets Mauritian Officials on Maritime Security
Indian Navy Chief holds talks with top Mauritian officials, discusses maritime security cooperation · thehansindia.com

The head of India's navy went to visit a country called Mauritius, which is a small island in the Indian Ocean.

He met with important government leaders there.

They talked about how to keep the ocean waters safe and secure.

They discussed ways to help Mauritius's coast guard, the people who watch over the ocean, get better at their jobs.

They also talked about watching the ocean together to make sure nobody is doing anything wrong.

The visit lasts four days and is part of a very old friendship between India and Mauritius.

Both countries believe in working together to keep the Indian Ocean Region peaceful and stable.

Mauritius even takes part in many training events and meetings organized by India's navy.

By helping each other, the two countries hope to make the ocean safe for everyone.

Key facts

Indian Navy Chief
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
Visit Duration
Four days
Visit Start
Monday
Location
Port Louis, Mauritius
Mauritian Officials Met
Commissioner of Police Rampersad Sooroojebally; Secretary for Home and Defence Affairs Kan Oye Fong Weng-Poorun
Discussion Topics
Maritime security cooperation, National Coast Guard capacity building, joint EEZ surveillance, operational linkages
Joint Initiatives
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, MILAN, International Fleet Review, Goa Maritime Conclave, IOS SAGAR, Exercise AIKEYME
Shared Vision
MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions)

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Indian Navy

Official post by the Indian Navy on X

“"Discussions were centred on strengthening maritime security cooperation, capacity building of the Mauritius National Coast Guard, joint EEZ surveillance and expanding operational linkages between the two maritime forces."”
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“"India and Mauritius share an enduring maritime partnership, anchored in mutual trust and a shared commitment to ensuring a secure and stable Indian Ocean Region - in line with the vision of MAHASAGAR."”
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