New Delhi, August 10, 2026 – Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan (CNS) is on a four-day official visit to Mauritius from August 10 to 13, 2026. The visit is part of India’s continued partnership to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and deepen defence ties with Mauritius, a highly valued partner in the Indian Ocean Region.
During the visit, the CNS will interact with the senior leadership of the Government of Mauritius and discuss issues of mutual interest such as maritime security, defence cooperation, capacity building and military cooperation.
The aim of such engagements is to strengthen India-Mauritius cooperation in the maritime domain, enhance operational-level engagements and consolidate the strong strategic partnership between India and Mauritius.
Enduring maritime partnership between India and Mauritius
India and Mauritius share a close and enduring maritime partnership. The Indian Navy regularly engages with the National Coast Guard through operational interactions including training exchanges, joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance, port visits and hydrographic surveys. The two countries also participate and engage in multilateral forums and cooperative initiatives.
Mauritius has been a regular participant in major initiatives of the Indian Navy like Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, Milan, International Fleet Review, Goa Maritime Conclave, IOS Sagar and Exercise IKAME, which aptly reflects the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) that they hold.
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan’s visit to Mauritius after assuming charge as the Chief of the Navy underlines the priority given by India to 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.