Indian Naval Ship INS Tarkash Arrives in Mauritius to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation
The Indian Navys INS Tarkash has arrived in Mauritius, enhancing maritime cooperation and participating in the upcoming Immigrant Day celebrations.
Port Louis, October 30 (Daily Kiran) : The Indian Navy’s warship, INS Tarkash, arrived in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, on Friday, October 30, during its operational deployment in the southern Indian Ocean region. The ship is set to participate in events related to the 192nd Immigrant Day celebrations on November 2.
India and Mauritius are continually strengthening their maritime cooperation. In August, Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan met with Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam to discuss various aspects of enhancing maritime security cooperation between the two nations.
According to the Indian Navy, the discussions emphasized maritime security collaboration, training exchanges, information-sharing mechanisms, capacity building, and operational cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Mauritius National Coast Guard.
During the meeting, Admiral Swaminathan assured the Prime Minister of India’s continued support for enhancing the capabilities and skill development of the Mauritius Police Force and the National Coast Guard.
While in Mauritius, the Navy Chief also met with several senior officials, including Commissioner of Police Ramprasad Sooroojebally and Secretary for Home and Defense Kan Oe Fong Veng-Poorun. They explored new avenues for cooperation between the two countries.
The discussions included capacity building for the Mauritius National Coast Guard, monitoring the joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and expanding operational relations between both naval forces.
The Indian Navy stated that the maritime partnership between India and Mauritius is founded on mutual trust and a shared commitment to a secure and stable Indian Ocean region, aligning with the vision for the ocean.
