Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Indian Navy Chief Meets Mauritian Officials on Maritime Security
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.
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan held talks with senior Mauritian government officials in Port Louis on Tuesday.
Discussions focused on strengthening maritime security cooperation, capacity building of the Mauritius National Coast Guard, and joint EEZ surveillance.
Swaminathan also met India's High Commissioner to Mauritius, Anurag Srivastava, to explore new avenues for collaboration.
The four-day visit to Mauritius began on Monday, aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and defence ties.
Mauritius regularly participates in Indian Navy initiatives including the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, MILAN, and Exercise AIKEYME, reflecting the shared MAHASAGAR vision.
- Who
- Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan and senior officials of the Mauritian government, including the Commissioner of Police and the Secretary for Home and Defence Affairs.
- What
- Talks focused on strengthening bilateral maritime security cooperation, including capacity building of the Mauritius National Coast Guard and joint EEZ surveillance.
- When
- Tuesday, during a four-day visit to Mauritius that began on Monday.
- Where
- Port Louis, Mauritius.
- Why
- To strengthen Indo-Mauritius maritime cooperation, deepen defence ties, and ensure a secure and stable Indian Ocean Region.
- 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)