India, Mauritius upgrade ties, ink 8 priority pacts
India and Mauritius on Wednesday upgraded their ties to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership, reaffirming their shared commitment to a “free, safe, secure and open Indian Ocean”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced the decision following delegation-level talks, a move seen as bolstering New Delhi’s influence in the Indian Ocean Region to counter China’s expanding presence.… Continue reading "India, Mauritius upgrade ties, ink 8 priority pacts"