External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s recent trip to Mauritius has resulted in significant achievements in various sectors like health, education, infrastructure, and green transportation. This visit reaffirmed India’s dedication to its Neighbourhood First policy, Vision MAHASAGAR, and support for the Global South. The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted a mutual emphasis on sustainable and people-centered collaboration during the visit.
Key highlights of the trip included the signing of a Letter of Exchange between India and Mauritius for executing projects under the Special Economic Package 2025. Additionally, eleven High Impact Community Development Projects were launched in Mauritius, focusing on sustainable development, energy, sports, and infrastructure.
The visit also saw the introduction of the first exclusive iGOT Karmayogi platform for a partner country, aimed at enhancing capacity building and governance. In the health sector, Jaishankar inaugurated a Renal Transplant Unit at Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital, and India provided Mauritius with 90 electric buses to promote eco-friendly transportation.
Educational cooperation was boosted through a Memorandum of Understanding between the University Grants Commission of India and the Higher Education Commission of Mauritius. Moreover, India handed over a royalty cheque of USD 45,000 from nautical chart sales, following the navigational chart sales protocol.
India and Mauritius share deep-rooted historical and cultural connections, with Mauritius being home to a significant Indian diaspora. The bilateral relationship has been characterized by strong collaboration in trade, investment, and development initiatives. India’s consistent support to Mauritius, spanning from infrastructure to capacity building, underscores its broader commitment to the Indian Ocean region under Vision MAHASAGAR. Ambassador Randhir Jaiswal emphasized India’s proactive role in sustainable development, with Mauritius expressing gratitude for India’s ongoing assistance.
