Bharat is making efforts to expand its influence by providing maritime and air support to its neighbours in the region. Notably, in Oman, the Bharatiya Navy has prepared a support base in Duqm port for maintenance, repair and overhaul of Bharatiya ships as well as provide berthing, fuel and overhaul of Bharatiya ships as well as provide berthing, fuel, rest facilities. However, in Mauritius, Bharat has built an airstrip in north Agalega islands, around 1,050 km north of Port Louis, to provide maritime security to the island nation as well as to help protect its tourism assets in the region.
