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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Republicans warn the UK’s decision to give up the Chagos Islands will boost China

Top Republicans have warned that the United Kingdom’s decision to give up the Chagos Islands will boost China. Decision ‘gives in to Chinese lawfare’ The base on Diego Garcia was “essential” to countering China in the Indo-Pacific region, he added. James Risch, a member of the Senate’s foreign affairs committee, said the U.K.’s decision “gives in to Chinese lawfare and …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor arrives in Colombo on a two-day visit

The Hindu

National Security Adviser Ajit K. Doval arrived in Colombo Thursday morning, official sources told The Hindu, to follow-up on the ongoing Colombo Security Conclave initiative. There is no official statement so far on Mr. Doval’s visit, taking place about three weeks before Sri Lanka’s Presidential elections scheduled on September 21. During his visit, Mr. Doval is scheduled to review deliberations …

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5 months, 1 week ago

EAM Jaishankar reaffirms India's continued support to Mauritius in its quest for progress

New Indian Express

PORT LOUIS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday reaffirmed India's consistent and continued support to Mauritius in its quest for progress as he held wide-ranging talks with the country's leadership to cement the bilateral ties which are critical for the future of the Indian Ocean region. The visit to the Indian Ocean island nation marks one of the first …

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9 months ago

All eyes are now on the Indian Ocean region

The Hindu

While the Indian government’s focus from January 2021 was fixed on the Indo-Pacific with a sustained endeavour to strengthen the Quad, policy attention has shifted back to the Indian Ocean since October 2023. While they are concerned about Beijing’s illegal claims in the South China Sea, they must see that a similar kind of assertiveness and hostile intent is building …

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1 year ago

What’s the latest blip in India-Maldives ties? | Explained

The Hindu

The story so far: Earlier this month, the Maldives Cabinet decided against renewing a Memorandum of Understanding with India for cooperation in hydrography. Coming soon after newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu’s pledge to send back Indian troops currently stationed in the Indian Ocean archipelago, the move was yet another indication of his government’s intention to reverse the former Ibrahim Mohamed …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Britain’s ownership of Chagos Islands challenged as Mauritius plants flag

The Telegraph

Mauritius has formally challenged Britain’s ownership of the Chagos archipelago after Jagdish Koonjul, the Mauritian ambassador to the UN, raised the country's flag over the atoll of Peros Banhos. Mauritian officials sang the nation's national anthem and raised the flag at a ceremony at 10.30am local time, according to the Guardian. The United Kingdom separated them from Mauritius in 1965 …

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2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi, Jugnauth Jointly Inaugurate, Launch India-assisted Projects in Mauritius

News 18

Cooperation between India and Mauritius, including in maritime security, has translated the vision of SAGAR – Security and Growth for All in the Region – into action, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Modi made these remarks after he along with his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurated India-assisted social housing units project in Mauritius virtually. In his remarks, …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Evidence points to secret Indian navy base on Mauritian island

Al Jazeera

Analysis of data suggests construction of airstrip and jetty for military use as India expands influence towards Africa. “I think it’s an absolutely perfect spot for a military base.” Using shipping data, Al Jazeera tracked about a dozen bulk carriers that made the trip from Indian ports to Agaléga to deliver construction materials. “We see China asserting greater influence and …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Darshana M. Baruah

The Diplomat

The in-vogue term “Indo-Pacific” positions the Indian Ocean region as part of singular geographic – and geopolitical – region along with the Pacific Ocean. What role are the Indian Ocean island states, like the Maldives and Sri Lanka, playing in the strategic jostling for space among China, India, and the United States? Islands like Sri Lanka and the Maldives are …

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4 years, 4 months ago

India sends technical equipment, 10-member team to Mauritius to help contain oil spill

Firstpost

Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth declared a state of environmental emergency and requested for assistance after a Japanese ship leaked hundreds of tonnes of oil off the country’s coast New Delhi: India has sent 30 tonnes of technical equipment and material on board an IAF aircraft to Mauritius to help the country contain an oil spill on its pristine south-east …

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Republicans warn the UK’s decision to give up the Chagos Islands will boost China

Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor arrives in Colombo on a two-day visit

EAM Jaishankar reaffirms India's continued support to Mauritius in its quest for progress

All eyes are now on the Indian Ocean region

What’s the latest blip in India-Maldives ties? | Explained

Britain’s ownership of Chagos Islands challenged as Mauritius plants flag

PM Modi, Jugnauth Jointly Inaugurate, Launch India-assisted Projects in Mauritius

Evidence points to secret Indian navy base on Mauritian island

Darshana M. Baruah

India sends technical equipment, 10-member team to Mauritius to help contain oil spill