INDIAâS DEFENCE AID AND FDI RELATION WITH THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS
Abstract
This paper proposes to throws lights in India's mutual tie-up with Mauritius in FDI and defence
relation. India looks Mauritius as 'Little India' concept, the largest FDI partner and friendly nation
over a long period. Mauritius has seen India as 'Big Brother' idea for up-gradation resources such as
science and technology; defence security, military exercise and training; and radar system for sea
observation. For the development of Mauritius, India supplies defence equipment such as CGV, Do-
228 aircraft, Advance Light Helicopter Dhruv, Offshore Patrol Vessel to Mauritius Police Forces to
deter illegal piracy; trafficking in persons, drugs, weapons and illegal fishing; and disaster relief. Also,
Mauritius wants India support and open high pitch voice to withdrew colonial administration an island
Diego Garcia by UK.
