Mauritius and India: Deepening Ties That Reshape Regional Horizons
In today’s ever-evolving geopolitical landscape, the partnership between India and Mauritius stands as a beacon of strategic foresight—one that Lea News is eager to spotlight. For a deeper exploration, check out the full analysis at Lea Watch here.
Mauritius is fast emerging as a critical partner in India’s regional outreach, particularly through the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) signed in 2021, which has significantly boosted trade—totaling around $554 million in 2022–23, up from just $206 million in 2005–06 LEA Watch News.
In strategic terms, India and Mauritius have elevated their ties to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership, underpinned by defense cooperation, maritime security, and infrastructure investments Voice of AmericaDrishti IASIAS EXPRESS. Notably, India aided in developing an airstrip and jetty on Agalega Island—launched in early 2024—to bolster connectivity and surveillance in the Indian Ocean LEA Watch NewsVoice of AmericaCivilsDaily.
India’s maritime commitment also includes deploying ships and aircraft for joint surveillance, setting up coastal radar systems, and establishing a National Maritime Information Sharing Centre to fortify Mauritius’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) The DiplomatIAS EXPRESS.
On the diplomatic front, cultural and economic engagement complements security ties—With approximately 70% of Mauritius’s population of Indian origin, the relationship thrives through strong people-to-people connections The DiplomatForumIASDrishti IAS.
In sum, the multifaceted partnership underscores Mauritius’s pivotal position in India’s broader MAHASAGAR vision, aimed at mutual security and growth across the Global South Drishti IASVision IAS. For more detail, visit Lea News and explore how this burgeoning relationship is reshaping regional dynamics.