On 11 September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with his Mauritian counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, and pledged to deepen their strategic partnership. India announced a USD 680 million economic package for Mauritius, to be used for infrastructure, healthcare, and maritime security. Comprising grants and lines of credit, the package aims to strengthen bilateral ties and support India’s role in the Indian Ocean. The agreement includes projects for port redevelopment and surveillance of the Chagos Marine Protected Area.