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New Delhi’s strengthening defence cooperation with Port Louis is seen as a strategic move to counter China’s growing influence in the region

The Union Cabinet on February 17 had approved signing of this pact.

"India is privileged to have entered into a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) with Mauritius. This agreement is India's first-such agreement with an African country," Jaishankar said.