India-Mauritius Relations

Abstract

India and Mauritius share ties that date back to the time when our common colonial master needed labor to work on the sugar plantations in Mauritius. Mauritius boasts a vibrant Indian diaspora, Which plays an important role both within Mauritius and between India and Mauritius. The cultural bonds between the two nations go back to centuries. The paper analyses in depth the defense and naval relations between the two nations, which form the backbone of this relationship. Cultural ties, which manifest themselves through the presence of institutions to spread the Indian culture and business, play a significant and beneficial role in both the economies and the presence of the Indian diaspora in Mauritius.