External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar inaugurates new Indian High Commission building in Mauritius

A- A A+

Last Updated : Feb 24 2021 10:32PM Screen Reader Access

News Highlights

PM Modi strongly backs privatisation programme saying Government has no business to be in business Prime Minister says PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana played an important role in country's resolve to make farmers' lives easier Govt to administer COVID-19 vaccine to people above 60 yrs from 1st March; People above 45 with comorbidities also to be vaccinated Union Cabinet recommends imposition of President's Rule in Puducherry Govt approves PLI Scheme for IT Hardware and Pharmaceuticals

International News

Feb 23, 2021

9:54PM

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar inaugurates new Indian High Commission building in Mauritius

AIR Pics

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar today inaugurated the new Indian High Commission building in Mauritius in the presence of Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth and Foreign Minister Alan Ganoo. Dr Jaishankar said, the green and efficient project reflects New India. He expressed confidence that it will inspire the work of the Indian High Commission even more.

He reviewed the Dagotière Social Housing Project in Mauritius accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Minister Louis Steven Obeegadoo. Dr Jaishankar expressed happiness that the 956 Housing Units built with Indian support will be occupied soon. He thanked the workers who have done India proud.

Dr Jaishankar along with Mr Ganoo took a ride in the India-supported Metro Express. He said, the metro has emerged as a symbol of New Mauritius.