Current Affairs - International - Discussion

India signed a landmark agreement with Mauritius to set up a satellite tracking and communication station near Diego Garcia, located in the Chagos Archipelago. This initiative strengthens India’s strategic footprint in the Indian Ocean Region, an area of immense geopolitical significance due to its proximity to critical sea lanes. The station will enable India to monitor satellites and receive data more effectively, bolstering both scientific and defence related capabilities. Partnering with Mauritius, a close maritime ally, further deepens bilateral ties and highlights the growing cooperation between the two nations in space and regional security matters.