New Delhi: Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan began a four-day official visit to Mauritius on Monday, as part of India’s efforts to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and deepen defence ties with the island nation.
The visit, scheduled from August 10 to 13, 2026, is aimed at further consolidating India-Mauritius defence and maritime relations, with Mauritius being a key partner for India in the Indian Ocean Region.
During the visit, Admiral Swaminathan is scheduled to interact with senior leaders of the Mauritian government and hold discussions on matters of mutual interest, including maritime security, defence cooperation, capacity building and military collaboration.
The engagements are expected to strengthen cooperation in the maritime domain, enhance operational-level coordination and further consolidate the strategic partnership between the two countries.
India and Mauritius share a longstanding maritime partnership. The Indian Navy regularly engages with the National Coast Guard of Mauritius through training exchanges, operational interactions, joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance, port visits and hydrographic surveys.
The two countries also participate in several multilateral forums and cooperative initiatives. Mauritius has been a regular participant in key Indian Navy initiatives, including the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), MILAN, International Fleet Review, Goa Maritime Conclave, IOS SAGAR and Exercise AIKEYME.
These engagements reflect the shared vision of MAHASAGAR — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
Admiral Swaminathan’s visit to Mauritius, his first after assuming charge as Chief of the Naval Staff, highlights the priority India accords to its longstanding friendship with Mauritius, based on mutual respect, trust and a shared commitment to maritime security, regional cooperation and stability in the Indian Ocean Region.
