External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar called on Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth in Port Louis on Tuesday. Dr Jaishankar conveyed the warm greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Mr Jagnauth. They took stock of India-Mauritius special and enduring partnership and appreciated its further broadening. Dr Jaishankar said he is looking forward to the continued collaboration and strengthening of India-Mauritius relations.

Mr Jagnauth and Dr Jaishankar inaugurated 12 High Impact Community Development Projects. They witnessed exchange of agreements for space cooperation, development of National Institute for Curriculum Research, renewing ICCR Chair for Sanskrit and Indian Philosophy and digitisation of Indian Immigration Archives. Dr Jaishankar handed over the Royalty Payment Cheque for sale of Mauritian Nautical Charts produced by the joint hydrographic service. The External Affairs Minister distributed Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Cards to 7th-generation Mauritian citizens. 

Dr Jaishankar said, it reflects India’s strong commitment to Mauritius’ journey towards modernity and progress while rooted in the age-old links. He said, India will continue to strengthen the multifaceted India-Mauritius partnership.

Jointly addressing media, Dr Jaishankar said, Mauritius is one of the first countries that he is visiting in his current term as External Affairs Minister. He said, it underscores the strength and depth of the bilateral ties. The Minister said, it is also an opportunity to underline India’s unwavering commitment to its special and enduring partnership with Mauritius. He said, the relationship today has actually blossomed into a robust and multifaceted partnership and it serves as a role model for India’s successful development collaboration abroad.