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Jaishankar Bolsters India-Mauritius Ties, Meets President & Former PM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with top Mauritian leadership, including President Dharambeer Gokhool and Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, to reinforce the strong bilateral partnership. He conveyed personal greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, highlighting the warmth between the nations. Their discussions covered substantive progress in areas like development cooperation, maritime security, technology, and people-to-people ties over the past year. Jaishankar also met former Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, appreciating his commitment to the relationship, before heading to the UAE for the next leg of his tour.

Key Points: Jaishankar in Mauritius: Strengthens Bilateral Partnership

  • Conveyed greetings from Indian leadership
  • Discussed wide-ranging bilateral progress
  • Focus on development, security & tech cooperation
  • Attended Indian Ocean Conference
  • Next stop: Official visit to UAE
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EAM Jaishankar meets Mauritius President, discusses ways to bolster bilateral ties

EAM S Jaishankar meets Mauritius President, PM, discusses cooperation in development, security, and technology to advance strategic ties.

"Our conversation reflected the warmth of our friendship and the steadfast commitment to further advancing India-Mauritius partnership - S Jaishankar"

Port Louis, April 10

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool on Friday, conveying greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.

EAM Jaishankar noted that the conversation reflected the warmth of the friendship between two nations and commitment to further advance ties.

"Honoured to call on President Dharambeer Gokhool of Mauritius. Conveyed warm greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Our conversation reflected the warmth of our friendship and the steadfast commitment to further advancing India-Mauritius partnership," EAM Jaishankar posted on X.

EAM Jaishankar also met former Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and expressed appreciation for his commitment to bilateral partnership.

"Pleased to meet former Prime Minister and leader of MSM Party Pravind Kumar Jugnauth. Value his strong commitment to India Mauritius partnership," EAM Jaishankar posted on X after the meeting.

On Thursday, EAM Jaishankar called on Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and conveyed warm greetings of PM Modi.

Describing the India-Mauritius partnership as wide-ranging and substantive, Jaishankar noted remarkable progress in the last one year across multiple domains.

"Pleased to call on Prime Minister Ramgoolam of Mauritius. Conveyed best wishes of PM Narendra Modi. Our wide-ranging partnership has witnessed remarkable and substantive progress in the last one year. Discussed its various facets including development cooperation, health, education, capacity building, mobility, technology, maritime security, and people-to-people ties. As well as developments in West Asia and their impact. Deeply value PM Ramgoolam's strong commitment for the enduring India-Mauritius friendship," he wrote on X.

EAM Jaishankar is on an official visit to Mauritius from April 9-10. During his visit, he is also attending the 9th Indian Ocean Conference.

In the second leg of the visit, EAM Jaishankar will be on an official visit to the UAE from April 11. During the two-day visit, he will meet the UAE leadership to review close cooperation and deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see our foreign policy actively engaging with our diaspora and neighbors. The focus on health, education, and capacity building shows we are building a partnership that benefits real people, not just governments.
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Rohit P
While I appreciate the diplomatic outreach, I hope these discussions translate into tangible benefits for the common man in both countries. Sometimes these high-level meetings feel very ceremonial. Let's see some concrete outcomes on mobility and job creation.
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Meera T
The cultural and people-to-people ties with Mauritius are so strong! Many Mauritians have roots in Bihar and UP. It's heartwarming to see our leaders nurturing this special bond. More cultural exchanges would be wonderful.
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David E
Observing from outside, India's consistent engagement in the Indian Ocean region is a smart strategic move. Countering other influences and building a network of reliable partners like Mauritius is key for long-term stability.
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Karthik V
Maritime security cooperation is the most important part of this. The Indian Ocean is our backyard. We must work with island nations like Mauritius to keep it safe and secure for trade. Jai Hind!

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