Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tarkash departed from Port Louis, Mauritius, on 22 June 2026 after completing its scheduled port visit, as the warship continued its operational deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region. According to an official statement, the crew of INS Tarkash took part in several engagements during the visit, including a friendly but competitive volleyball match and specialised professional training sessions for personnel of the Mauritius National Coast Guard.

The naval ship was also opened for public visitors on 21 June 2026, attracting nearly 450 people from the Indian diaspora and the local community. The interaction helped strengthen the longstanding cultural and people-to-people connections between India and Mauritius. During the visit, INS Tarkash Commanding Officer Captain Rohit Mishra held meetings with Mauritius Police Commissioner Rampersad Sooroojebally and India’s High Commissioner to Mauritius Anurag Srivastava, the release stated.

The ship also organised a yoga session for Mauritius National Coast Guard personnel on 21 June to mark the International Day of Yoga 2026, highlighting cooperation and shared participation between the two maritime partners. The visit reflected the strong and historic relationship between India and Mauritius while reaffirming New Delhi’s focus on strengthening maritime cooperation, regional stability, and the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).

The development comes after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s high-level visit to Mauritius in April, which focused on healthcare cooperation, diplomatic engagements, and regional discussions aimed at further deepening bilateral ties. A key highlight of Jaishankar’s visit was the inauguration of Mauritius’ first dedicated renal transplant unit at Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital in Port Louis. The facility was described as a significant step in improving the country’s healthcare infrastructure and as another example of India’s long-term development partnership with Mauritius.

While inaugurating the unit, Jaishankar said the project represented an important achievement for patients and families in Mauritius, describing it as both a healthcare milestone and a humanitarian initiative. In a post on X, he said the new facility would enhance access to advanced medical treatment for kidney patients and further strengthen the health partnership between the two nations. He also reiterated India’s commitment to global cooperation, noting that Mauritius remains an important partner in India’s vision of a connected and inclusive global community.