New Delhi, March 8 -- India has supported Mauritius in its stance on its sovereignty over Chagos archipelago and this is in keeping with country's long-standing position with regard to decolonization and support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other countries, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Saturday.

Addressing a special press conference on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Mauritius beginning March 11, the Foreign Secretary said that several memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) will be exchanged, including on trade and promoting SMEs between the two countries.

Answering queries, he said there is already a lot that India has accomplished with Mauritius in terms of contributing to its maritime safety...