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.
Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.
The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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