India, April 17 -- The Indian Navy's training of 516 Mauritius National Coast Guard officers  over nine years reflects its long-term approach to building trust and cooperation in the region. This strategy was also evident during INS Trikand's visit to Mauritius in the second week of March. The port call underlines how India is pairing training initiatives with active naval engagement to strengthen maritime partnerships.

On March 12, as Mauritius marked 58 years of independence, an Indian naval contingent marched through Port Louis. Sailors in crisp whites, a naval band, a helicopter overhead - the kind of image that travels well on official social media accounts. By that evening, the cameras had moved on. What remained was the ...