India and Mauritius signed a landmark pact to build a satellite tracking and communication station near Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands. The agreement, announced during Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam’s visit to India, boosts India’s role in the Indian Ocean amid growing Chinese presence.
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- India, Mauritius sign pact for satellite tracking station
- Location near Diego Garcia, US-UK military base
- Strengthens India’s presence in Indian Ocean Region
- Helps track satellites, launch vehicles
- Counters rising Chinese maritime activities
- India supports Mauritius sovereignty over Chagos
- Recognizes UK control of Diego Garcia base
- PM Modi calls move historic milestone
- Includes vessel refit, officer training, joint surveys
- Enhances regional security, Indo-Pacific influence
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