Navy Chief Admiral Swaminathan Holds Talks With Mauritius PM on Maritime Security

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan met Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Port Louis on August 12, 2026, as part of his ongoing official visit to the island nation. The meeting focused on advancing maritime security cooperation and reinforcing the longstanding defence partnership between India and Mauritius.

Admiral Swaminathan is visiting Mauritius, with the trip aimed at giving further momentum to bilateral maritime engagement. The Indian Navy has maintained close operational and institutional links with Mauritius, particularly in areas connected with maritime security, training and capability development.

A key aspect of the engagement was India’s continued assistance to Mauritius in building its maritime capabilities. Such cooperation is significant for Mauritius, which has extensive maritime interests and relies on effective surveillance and security capabilities across its surrounding waters.

The discussions also highlighted the importance of closer coordination between the Indian Navy and Mauritian maritime forces. Greater cooperation can support information exchange, maritime awareness and coordinated responses to emerging security challenges in the Indian Ocean.

Admiral Swaminathan’s visit is also part of India’s broader effort to strengthen defence partnerships with friendly countries in the region. Mauritius occupies an important position in the western Indian Ocean, making its maritime security capabilities relevant to the wider regional security environment.

During the visit, the Navy Chief also engaged with senior Mauritian officials to explore ways of expanding institutional and operational linkages between the two countries’ maritime forces. These interactions demonstrate that India–Mauritius defence cooperation extends beyond high-level political engagement and includes practical cooperation between security institutions.

The latest meeting with Prime Minister Ramgoolam is therefore expected to add further depth to the bilateral maritime relationship. By supporting capacity building and closer maritime coordination, India and Mauritius are seeking to contribute to a safer and more secure Indian Ocean.

The engagement also reflects the broader strategic importance India places on Mauritius as a trusted maritime partner. Continued cooperation in training, capability enhancement and maritime security is likely to remain an important element of the two countries’ defence relationship.