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Indian Navy’s Hydrographic Survey in Mauritius

Context

The Indian Navy’s INS Sarvekshak has successfully completed the final phase of a hydrographic survey of Mauritius, covering more than 25,000 square nautical miles.

Key Details:

  • The hydrographic survey and associated activities align with India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision.
  • The hydrographic survey covered a vast area, contributing to the creation of a new nautical chart for Mauritius.
  • This chart will assist Mauritius in better planning and developing its maritime infrastructure, managing resources, and planning coastal development.

Maritime Defence Cooperation:

  • Mauritius and India share strong defence cooperation, with Mauritius having an International Liaison Officer at India’s Information Fusion Centre for Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) in Gurugram.
  • India also supports Mauritius with radar surveillance systems and has provided them with Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) and a Dornier Do-228 aircraft, both built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
  • Apart from being a significant partner in the SAGAR Vision, Mauritius is an important part of India’s “Neighborhood First Policy” and Africa Forward Initiative.
  • It was the first African nation to sign a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA) with India.

SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)

  • Launched in: 2015
  • The initiative aims to promote sustainable maritime practices, regional cooperation, and collective prosperity in the Indian Ocean Region.
  • The idea behind SAGAR is to fortify India’s economic and security connections with its maritime neighbours.
  • The plan is also aimed at helping them advance of their maritime security capabilities.
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