A delegation from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) visited Mauritius for three days, marking another milestone in the two countries’ developing space technology and research collaboration. The visit was part of the ongoing India-Mauritius Joint Satellite Initiative, which aims to strengthen bilateral collaboration in satellite development and related applications.
During the visit, ISRO personnel held thorough technical discussions with the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) and attended the 4th Joint Working Group meeting. A half-day collaborative workshop on the Joint Satellite was also held, attended by Mauritius’ Minister of Tertiary Education, Science, and Research, Kaviraj Sukon, Indian Deputy High Commissioner Aparna Ganesan, and several senior officials from both countries.
This visit follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam in March, during which both leaders reaffirmed their strong commitment to expanding space cooperation. They recognised the benefits of joint satellite projects, training efforts, and research collaborations.
India has also pledged continued technical assistance, including the development of the India-Mauritius Satellite, capacity building for Mauritian scientists, and the adoption of modern weather forecasting technologies. The two sides also agreed to broaden collaboration on ISRO’s Telemetry and Tracking Centre and to pursue new initiatives addressing climate resilience and disaster management within the QUAD framework.
