INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TARKASH DEPARTS PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS

Indian Naval Ship Tarkash, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, departed Port Louis, Mauritius, on 22 Jun 2026 on completion of her port call for further deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.

During the visit, the ship's company participated in a range of harbour activities, including a friendly yet keenly contested volleyball match and professional training capsules for personnel of the Mauritius National Coast Guard. The ship was also opened to visitors on 21 Jun 2026, drawing approximately 450 members of the Indian diaspora and the local community, further strengthening people-to-people ties.

Capt Rohit Mishra, Commanding Officer of INS Tarkash, called on Mr Rampersad Sooroojebally, PMSM, Commissioner of Police, and HE Mr Anurag Srivastava, High Commissioner of India to Mauritius. The ship additionally hosted personnel of the Mauritius National Coast Guard for a yoga session on 21 Jun 2026 to commemorate the International Day of Yoga 2026.

The visit reaffirmed the close and enduring ties between India and Mauritius and underscored India's commitment to enhancing maritime cooperation, regional security and the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).

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