Does India embrace Mauritius aim to face the Indian Ocean goals in China?

IndiaMove to upgrade its relationships with Mauritius It is seen as an attempt to confront the growing influence of China in the Indian Ocean and strengthen the role of New Delhi as a major security and economic partner in the region.
During his two -day visit to Mauritius as a great guest in the country’s national day’s celebrations last week, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi His counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced the “strategic partnership enhanced by the two countries” and reaffirmed their commitment to a free, safe and open Indian ocean.

The two countries also signed eight agreements in areas such as currency settlement, diplomatic training, and cooperation between small and medium enterprises and pledged to cooperate in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.

Antoine Levisx, an older colleague in defense, strategy and diplomacy in South and Central Asia at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).

“Since India knows it cannot prevent China from being more in the region, the strategic balance is a major inspiration for India’s approach,” said Leviskez in Asia this week.

According to a joint statement issued after the meeting between Moody and Ramgolam, India will continue to provide defensive and marine assets to Mauritius, regardless of the deployment of ships and aircraft in joint marine surveillance surveys and hydrography.

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