India has strengthened its maritime outreach in the Indian Ocean Region as INS Tarkash docked at Port Louis, enhancing defence cooperation, naval training and strategic engagement with Mauritius.

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• INS Tarkash, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on 20 June during its operational deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.
• The port visit aims to strengthen maritime cooperation, deepen bilateral relations and enhance strategic collaboration between India and Mauritius across multiple security domains.
• Commanding Officer Captain Rohit Mishra will engage with senior Mauritius government officials and Mauritius Coast Guard representatives to discuss maritime cooperation initiatives.
• The ship’s crew will conduct professional training programmes covering sea watchkeeping, harbour watchkeeping, firefighting, damage control, maritime safety and seamanship operations.
• These capacity-building activities are designed to improve operational readiness, technical expertise and maritime capabilities of Mauritius National Coast Guard personnel.
• INS Tarkash will be open to visitors during its stay, promoting people-to-people engagement and strengthening cultural and diplomatic connections between both nations.
• The naval vessel also participated in International Day of Yoga celebrations in Mauritius on 21 June, reflecting India’s wider cultural diplomacy efforts.
• The deployment highlights India’s commitment to regional maritime security, capacity building and maintaining stability across the strategically important Indian Ocean region.