External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth.
He also held talks with Foreign Minister M Alan Ganoo and reviewed the excellent” bilateral relations and successful development partnership.
Port Louis: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (February 22) called on Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth and held talks with Foreign Minister M Alan Ganoo during which they reviewed the excellent” bilateral relations and successful development partnership.
Jaishankar, who arrived in India s strategically key maritime neighbour, Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean region on Sunday night from the Maldives on the last leg of his two-nation tour, also reiterated that India will be a ready partner in Mauritius economic recovery and revival efforts.
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External Affairs Minister, Mr. S. Jaishankar arrives in Mauritius on Sunday after concluding his visit to the Maldives. Tweeting about his visit, he thanked FM Alan for the warm welcome and said that he looks forward to the fruitful visit. He will also attend a meeting with the ministers of foreign affairs, regional integration & trade, minister for land transport & light rail, and will also call on Prime Minister Pravind Jagnauth and President Prithvirajsing Roopun.
During the visit, EAM will review all aspects of the bilateral relations, the ongoing implementation of many infrastructure projects between the two countries. Mr. Jaishankar will be in the country for 2 days and hold discussions on regional, bilateral and global issues which will also include India’s assistance to Mauritius with key leaders of the country.
Read more about India, Mauritius ink landmark economic cooperation agreement on Business Standard. India on Monday signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) with Mauritius
India signs defence and trade agreements with Mauritius
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CECPA will help focus on post pandemic economic recovery, says External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
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CECPA will help focus on post pandemic economic recovery, says External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
India and Mauritius signed a $100 million Defence Line of Credit agreement on Monday. It was a part of several understandings, including the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) that was signed between the two countries during the ongoing visit by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
“Privileged to witness along with Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth the signing of Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement, India’s first such agreement with an African country. [This] will help focus on post pandemic economic recovery. Enable business expansion and greater investments,” said Mr. Jaishankar in a message after the signing of
Maldives Parliament debates defence deal with India
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Majlis takes up an emergency motion as Opposition seeks transparency in the pact
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Majlis takes up an emergency motion as Opposition seeks transparency in the pact
A day after Male and New Delhi signed an agreement to jointly develop the Maldives National Defence Force Coast Guard Harbour, Maldives’s Parliament, ‘the People’s Majlis’, took up an emergency motion, demanding greater transparency on the bilateral pact.
Following the signing of the agreement on Sunday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who was in Male this weekend, tweeted: “Glad to sign with Defence Minister @MariyaDidi the UTF Harbour Project agreement. Will strengthen Maldivian Coast Guard capability and facilitate regional HADR efforts. Partners in development, partners in security.