Indian Navy Chief Discusses Maritime Security Cooperation with Mauritius Officials
Port Louis, August 11: Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, the Chief of the Indian Navy, engaged in multiple discussions with senior officials of the Mauritius government on Tuesday. The talks focused on enhancing bilateral maritime security cooperation between the two nations.
Key officials present included Police Commissioner Ramprasad Sooruzbali of the Mauritius Police Force and Kan Oye Fong Veng-Poorun, Secretary for Home and Defense Affairs of the Mauritius government.
Admiral Swaminathan also met with Anurag Srivastava, India’s High Commissioner to Mauritius, to explore new avenues for collaboration between the two countries.
The Indian Navy shared detailed insights about the meeting on the social media platform X, stating, “The discussions centered on strengthening maritime security cooperation, capacity building for the Mauritius National Coast Guard, joint EEZ surveillance, and enhancing operational linkages between both maritime forces.”
It was noted that “India and Mauritius share a lasting maritime partnership, built on mutual trust and a shared commitment to ensuring a secure and stable Indian maritime domain.”
Admiral Swaminathan began his four-day visit to Mauritius on Monday, aimed at bolstering maritime cooperation and defense relations with the eastern African nation.
The Ministry of Defense stated, “This visit is part of India’s ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation with Mauritius and deepen defense relations, as Mauritius is a crucial partner in the Indian Ocean region.”
The ministry emphasized that discussions with senior leadership of the Mauritius government are focused on enhancing India-Mauritius cooperation in the maritime domain, increasing operational linkages, and reinforcing the strong strategic partnership between the two nations.
The ministry added, “There exists a close and sustainable maritime partnership between India and Mauritius. The Indian Navy regularly engages with the National Coast Guard through operational dialogues, including training exchanges, joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance, port visits, and hydrographic surveys.”
Furthermore, Mauritius has consistently participated in key initiatives of the Indian Navy, such as the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), Milan, International Fleet Review, Goa Maritime Conclave, IOS Sagar, and Exercise Aikiyame, reflecting their shared vision for security and development in the maritime domain.
The ministry concluded, “Admiral Krishna Swaminathan’s visit to Mauritius, following his appointment as Chief of Naval Staff, underscores the priority India places on its friendship with Mauritius, based on mutual respect, trust, and a shared commitment to maritime security, regional cooperation, and stability in the Indian Ocean region.”
