Deal would prevent a third party gaining influence over territory which hosts key Western military base, says foreign minister

Raj Mohabeer, Officer in Charge of the IOC General Secretariat, underscored the potential of the circular economy to positively impact both the economy and the environment.

The Indian Navy’s INS Sarvekshak completed the final phase of the hydrographic survey of Mauritius covering an extensive area of over 25,000 square nautical miles

A must-visit is Aapravasi Ghat, a Unesco World Heritage site that served as an immigration depot during the 19th century. It was the first stop for indentured labourers from India, who arrived on the island as part of the British government’s ‘Great Experiment’ – a scheme which used free labour to replace slaves between 1834 and 1920.

Under the heading A Bridge to the Future, the Government Programme 2025-2029 unveils the plan for a more dynamic international relations strategy to include, among others, Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity.

International power rivalry is playing out in the Indian Ocean region, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on

UK Halts Chagos Islands Deal as US Review Looms The UK government has paused its plans to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The decision comes as the US prepares to review the implications of the deal for its key military base,

The UK is said to be considering sweetening the deal by frontloading payments to Mauritius. Britain is giving up sovereignty of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean in return for securing the long-term future of a strategically important military base ...

A prospective deal on returning the Chagos islands to Mauritius will ensure the United States maintains its strategic military base on the Indian Ocean archipelago, Mauritius's prime minister said Sunday.

David Lammy, Britain's Foreign Secretary, emphasized the importance of allowing the new U.S. administration to review the agreement concerning a U.S.-British military base in Mauritius. He expressed on BBC Radio that the review was appropriate for assessing future implications.

Attorney general of Mauritius says it is ‘unfortunate’ that Donald Trump has the final say on whether deal should go ahead

Now, though, there is another compelling incentive for travelling to the tranquil island in the Indian Ocean: Mauritius's Rum Festival. At the week-long event, which takes place at the eight ...