Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan embared on a four-day visit to Mauritius, during which the focus will be on strengthening the maritime cooperation and defence ties with the East African nation, officials said.
The visit will continue till August 13.
“The visit is part of India’s continued engagement to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and deepen defence ties with Mauritius, an extremely valued partner in the Indian Ocean Region,” the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
During the visit, the Navy Chief will interact with senior leadership of the Mauritian government and hold discussions on matters of mutual interest such as maritime security, defence cooperation, capacity building and military collaboration, officials said.
The Defence Ministry said that such engagements are focused on strengthening Indo-Mauritius cooperation in the maritime domain, enhancing operational-level linkages and consolidating the robust strategic partnership between India and Mauritius.
“India and Mauritius share a close and enduring maritime partnership. The Indian Navy engages regularly with the National Coast Guard through training exchanges, operational interactions including Joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Surveillance, port visits and hydrographic surveys,” the Ministry said.
During this, India and Mauritius will also participate and engage in multilateral forums and cooperative initiatives.
Additionally, Mauritius has been a regular participant in key Indian Navy initiatives such as the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, MILAN, International Fleet Review.
