Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, departed Port Louis, Mauritius, on June 22 after completing a port call aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and bilateral ties between the two countries.
During the visit, the ship’s crew participated in a series of professional and community engagement activities. These included training capsules for personnel of the Mauritius National Coast Guard and a friendly volleyball match. INS Tarkash was also opened to visitors on June 21, attracting around 450 members of the Indian diaspora and the local community.
Commanding Officer of INS Tarkash, Captain Rohit Mishra, called on Mauritius Police Commissioner Rampersad Sooroojebally and India’s High Commissioner to Mauritius, Anurag Srivastava. To mark the International Day of Yoga 2026, the ship hosted a yoga session for personnel of the Mauritius National Coast Guard on June 21.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the visit reaffirmed the close and longstanding relationship between India and Mauritius while highlighting India’s commitment to enhancing maritime cooperation, regional security and the MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision in the Indian Ocean Region.
