NEW DELHI: Navy chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Monday went to Mauritius on a four-day official visit to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation.The visit is part of India’s continued engagement to defence ties with Mauritius, an extremely valued partner in the Indian Ocean Region.During the visit, the Navy chief will interact with the senior leadership of the govt of Mauritius and hold discussions on matters of mutual interest such as maritime security, defence cooperation, capacity building and military collaboration, the Navy said in a statement.Such engagements are aimed at strengthening Indo-Mauritius cooperation in the maritime domain, enhancing operational-level linkages and consolidating the robust strategic partnership between India and Mauritius, it said.The visit of Admiral Swaminathan to Mauritius after assuming charge as the Navy chief 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.India and Mauritius share a close and enduring maritime partnership.
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Indian Navy engages regularly with the National Coast Guard through training exchanges, operational interactions including joint exclusive economic zone surveillance, port visits and hydrographic surveys.Both countries also participate and engage with each other in multilateral forums and cooperative initiatives.Mauritius has been a regular participant in key Indian Navy initiatives such as Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, MILAN, International Fleet Review, Goa Maritime Conclave, IOS SAGAR and Exercise AIKEYME, aptly reflecting the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) they share.
