A delegation from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completed a three-day visit to Mauritius, marking a major step forward in space cooperation between the two nations under the India-Mauritius Joint Satellite Initiative.
According to the Indian High Commission in Port Louis, the ISRO team held extensive technical discussions with the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) and convened the 4th Joint Working Group meeting to assess progress on the joint satellite program.
The visit also included a collaborative workshop that brought together policymakers and researchers to review the satellite’s development. Attendees included Mauritian Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research Kaviraj Sukon, Indian Deputy High Commissioner Aparna Ganesan, and senior officials from both sides.
This visit follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s March 2025 trip to Mauritius, during which he and Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam held detailed discussions covering a wide range of bilateral issues, with a special emphasis on space collaboration. Both leaders highlighted how joint projects with ISRO have significantly benefited Mauritius, reinforcing India’s role as a reliable development partner.
Prime Minister Ramgoolam expressed deep appreciation for India’s continued assistance in developing the Mauritius satellite, calling it a reflection of India’s enduring support for the island nation’s scientific and technological growth.
To further strengthen cooperation, both countries agreed to accelerate the satellite’s development and launch, while ensuring training opportunities for Mauritian scientists at ISRO facilities in India. They also committed to implementing advanced weather forecasting and climate monitoring systems, including Wave Rider Buoys and a Multi-hazard Emergency Response System, aimed at improving Mauritius’s disaster preparedness and climate resilience.
Additionally, both sides decided to renew collaboration on the ISRO Telemetry and Tracking Centre in Mauritius, expanding its role in upcoming space missions. They also plan to explore new projects linking space research with climate change adaptation and data applications.
Under India’s proposed development partnership project, ISRO and the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) will support Mauritius in leveraging Earth Observation Applications and interactive computing frameworks to monitor extreme weather events and analyze climate impacts more effectively. This initiative will operate under the QUAD framework, showcasing India’s commitment to using space technology for sustainable development and regional cooperation.
