The two leaders will review cooperation in development, health, education, energy, infra, science & tech, renewables, digital public infra & blue economy.
PM Modi recalled proposing the SAGAR vision during his last visit to Mauritius, calling it India's 'close maritime neighbour' and 'important partner' in the Indian Ocean region.
Mauritian Prime Minister Ramgoolam has shown remarkable diplomatic deftness in balancing India and China. The invite to Modi shows India’s importance to his vision for Mauritius.
UK separated islands from Mauritius when granting it independence & expelled inhabitants when it allowed US to set up military base on Diego Garcia, sparking long-running dispute.
The ICJ in a 2019 advisory opinion said UK had no authority to take control of the disputed archipelago before independence of Mauritius and asked it to end its administration.
During the visit, the President will hold bilateral talks with President of Mauritius, Prithvirajsing Roopun, and PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and will also jointly inaugurate 14 projects assisted by India.
With his cameo in Bads of Bollywood, Emraan Hashmi, who has long shifted away from his signature bold image, got the chance to revive his boyhood charm.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
There were no plans to have Mk1A version. However, compromise was reached between HAL & IAF in 2015 since original plan for getting Mk2 would've been time-consuming affair.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
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