New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has engaged in a series of high-level engagements in Mauritius, reinforcing India’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties across multiple sectors. He joined Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam for key initiatives focused on development cooperation, governance, and strategic partnership.
During the visit, both sides witnessed the signing of a Line of Credit agreement for a special economic package, underlining India’s continued support for Mauritius in areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, and security.
Jaishankar also inaugurated 11 India-supported High Impact Community Development Projects across Mauritius. These projects span sectors including sustainable development, energy, sports, and infrastructure, and aim to deliver tangible benefits at the grassroots level across the island nation, the minister said in a post on X.
In a significant step towards capacity building, the external affairs minister launched the iGOT Karmayogi portal for Mauritian civil servants. The platform, introduced for the first time in a partner country, is expected to strengthen governance and promote efficient, people-centric administration.
The visit also saw the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding between the University Grants Commission and the Higher Education Commission of Mauritius, aimed at enhancing cooperation in the education sector.
In another development, a royalty cheque of USD 45,000 was handed over for the sale of nautical charts, reflecting ongoing collaboration between the two countries in the field of hydrography.
Jaishankar later called on Ramgoolam and conveyed the greetings and best wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders reviewed the progress in bilateral relations and discussed a wide range of areas, including development cooperation, health, education, mobility, technology, maritime security, and people-to-people ties.
They also exchanged views on developments in West Asia and their broader implications. Jaishankar acknowledged Ramgoolam’s strong commitment to strengthening the enduring partnership between India and Mauritius.
