Indian Navy
INS Tarkash reaches Mauritius! Why India's naval warship is making a special visit
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on Friday as part of its ongoing operational deployment to the Southern Indian Ocean Region, highlighting the close maritime partnership between the two countries.
The port call provides an opportunity to further strengthen bilateral naval cooperation through professional interactions, joint activities and cultural exchanges.
During the visit, the ship's crew will participate in a series of engagements with personnel of the Mauritius Coast Guard, including joint training activities aimed at sharing operational experiences and best practices, enhancing interoperability and strengthening coordination between the two maritime forces.
"Cultural exchanges and community outreach activities will also form part of the visit, providing opportunities for interaction between the personnel of the two countries and fostering closer people-to-people ties," a government statement said.
INS Tarkash will also participate in events commemorating the 192nd Aapravasi Diwas of Mauritius on November 2.
The annual observance marks the arrival of the first batch of indentured labourers from India at Aapravasi Ghat in Port Louis on November 2, 1834.
The day honours the historical legacy, sacrifices and contributions of these labourers, whose descendants now constitute a significant section of Mauritius' population and have played an important role in the island nation's cultural and economic development.
The participation of INS Tarkash in the commemorative events underscores the deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between India and Mauritius.
The port call is an important reflection of India's enduring partnership with Mauritius, underpinned by shared historical links, cultural affinity and mutual trust. It also highlights the Indian Navy's continued engagement with friendly maritime nations in the Indian Ocean Region, contributing to maritime cooperation, regional security and stability.
Through such deployments and engagements, the Indian Navy continues to strengthen maritime partnerships and advance the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
India-Mauritius Relations
India enjoys close and longstanding relations with Mauritius, an island nation in the Western Indian Ocean, anchored in shared history, demographic links and cultural affinity.
One of the key factors behind the special relationship is the presence of a large population of Indian origin in Mauritius, accounting for nearly 70 per cent of the island nation's population of approximately 1.2 million.
Mauritius was among the handful of important countries with which independent India established diplomatic relations in 1948, even before the island nation gained independence.
India was represented by an Indian Commissioner in British-ruled Mauritius between 1948 and 1968. Following Mauritius' independence in 1968, the diplomatic representation was upgraded to that of a High Commissioner.
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