Indian Naval Ship, INS Tarkash concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius. Defence Ministry said that the ship hosted a cultural exchange onboard to commemorate Aapravasi Diwas 2026, with Mauritian Minister of Education and Human Resource Dr the Hon Mahend Gungapersad. Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius Anurag Srivastava was also present. The ship also participated in events commemorating the 192nd Aapravasi Diwas last Monday.
The Ministry said that the ship’s crew undertook cross-training of Mauritius Coast Guard personnel and an outreach activity at Hospice Saint Jean de Dieu. The ship also participated in a Passage Exercise with Coast Guard Ship Valiant and undertook joint Exclusive Economic Zone surveillance with the Mauritius Coast Guard, supported by a Dornier aircraft.
INS Tarkash has now proceeded for the next phase of operational deployment. The Defence Ministry said that the port call reaffirms the longstanding maritime partnership and strengthening bilateral ties between India and Mauritius.
