India and Mauritius Deepen Indian Ocean Maritime Security Ties as Naval Chief Visits Port Louis

PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS — AUGUST 11, 2026 — India and Mauritius have reaffirmed their commitment to regional stability and maritime safety following high-level bilateral talks held in Port Louis. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, currently on an official diplomatic visit to the island nation, engaged in key strategic discussions with senior Indian and Mauritian officials to bolster defence collaboration across the Indian Ocean.

During his visit, Admiral Swaminathan held detailed talks with Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius Anurag Srivastava, Mauritius Police Force Commissioner of Police Rampersad Sooroojebally, and Secretary for Home and Defence Affairs Kan Oye Fong Weng-Poorun. The high-level delegation focused on concrete steps to reinforce maritime safety frameworks, streamline operational coordination, and safeguard shared sea lines of communication.

Central to the deliberations was the enhancement of joint surveillance capabilities across Mauritius’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the continued capacity building of the Mauritius National Coast Guard.Both nations underscored the importance of expanding direct operational linkages between their respective maritime security forces, ensuring quicker responses to unconventional sea threats, piracy, and illegal maritime activities.

The dialogue highlights an enduring maritime alliance rooted in deep mutual trust and shared strategic priorities.The ongoing cooperation aligns directly with India’s broader MAHASAGAR framework—Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions—which emphasizes collective responsibility, capacity enhancement, and sustainable security across the Indian Ocean Region.