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The Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Teg has docked in Mauritius for joint maritime exercises with the National Coast Guard. The visit highlights India's commitment to regional security and combating illegal fishing. A special Yoga Day session onboard will bring together naval personnel and the Indian diaspora. The engagement also includes professional training and sports activities to strengthen bilateral ties.

Key Points: INS Teg Docks in Mauritius for Maritime Drills and Yoga Day

  • INS Teg conducts joint EEZ surveillance with Mauritius Coast Guard
  • Yoga Day session unites Indian Navy and NCG personnel
  • Training includes firefighting and seamanship drills
  • Visit strengthens India-Mauritius maritime security ties
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INS Teg docks in Mauritius to boost maritime cooperation, mark Yoga Day

Indian Navy's INS Teg arrives in Mauritius for joint maritime exercises and a special Yoga Day celebration with NCG personnel.

"The visit reaffirms India's commitment to ensuring safety of global commons and combating illegal fishing. – Indian Navy Spokesperson"

New Delhi, June 20

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Teg arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius on June 19 as part of her Operational Deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region. The visit, scheduled until June 22 underscores India's growing maritime partnership with Mauritius and its commitment to safeguarding the region’s maritime domain. It also marks the celebration of 11th International Day of Yoga.

The ship would be undertaking joint surveillance of Mauritian 'Exclusive Economic Zone' (EEZ) along with the Mauritius National Coast Guard (NCG) ships and aircraft, reaffirming India's commitment towards ensuring safety of the global commons and to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (lUU) fishing.

Apart from this, on June 21, a joint yoga session will be held onboard INS Teg, uniting personnel from the Indian Navy, the NCG, and members of the Indian diaspora in a gesture of harmony and holistic well-being.

INS Teg, a stealth frigate of the Western Fleet of the Indian Navy, was commissioned on April 27, 2012.

During her port call at Port Louis, the ship's engagements include a wide range of professional and social interactions, harbour training of NCG personnel, community service and sports activities.

The ship’s arrival in Port Louis was marked by formal calls by the Commanding Officer on key Mauritian dignitaries, including the Commissioner of Police, the Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard, and the Secretary to the Cabinet.

These interactions reaffirmed the robust bilateral maritime ties between the two nations.

The Mauritius NCG personnel are set to be trained on various disciplines such as firefighting, damage control and basic seamanship onboard INS Teg, while the Indian naval crew will be familiarised with facilities of the NCG.

Friendly sports fixtures versus personnel of the NCG and recreational activities are also planned for the ship's crew, fostering camaraderie among naval personnel.

The visit is aimed to further strengthen maritime security cooperation and bilateral relations between the two nations.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Great to see our Navy strengthening ties with Mauritius! 🇮🇳🤝🇲🇺 The joint yoga session is such a brilliant idea - combining security cooperation with our cultural soft power. More such initiatives needed with our maritime neighbors.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope we're also focusing enough on our own coastal security. Chinese vessels have been spotted near Mauritius before. Our Navy must remain vigilant while building these partnerships.
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Arjun S.
Yoga diplomacy at its best! This is how India should project its soft power - through shared values and mutual interests. The training programs for Mauritian coast guard will create lasting professional bonds. Jai Hind!
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Sunita R.
Mauritius has always been a trusted partner. My cousin served in the Navy and told me how important these joint patrols are to combat illegal fishing. The Chinese fishing fleets are causing havoc in the Indian Ocean region.
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Vikram J.
The sports activities and community service mentioned show the human side of naval diplomacy. It's not just about ships and weapons, but building genuine friendships. More power to our Navy personnel representing India abroad!
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Neha P.
While this is positive news, I wonder if we're doing enough with other neighbors like Sri Lanka and Maldives where Chinese influence is growing. Our maritime diplomacy needs to be consistent across the Indian Ocean region.

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