External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to visit Mauritius and the UAE from April 9-12, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs. In Mauritius, he will participate in the 9th Indian Ocean Conference, engaging with Mauritian leadership to review bilateral relations. Additionally, Jaishankar will deliver a keynote address at the conference and hold discussions with counterparts from other participating nations.
During the second part of his trip, Jaishankar will embark on an official visit to the UAE starting April 11. The agenda includes meetings with UAE officials to enhance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The ninth Indian Ocean Conference, jointly organized by the MEA, India Foundation, and Mauritius government, is scheduled from April 10 to 12, focusing on regional and global challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.
The conference, themed ‘Collective Stewardship for Indian Ocean Governance,’ aims to facilitate dialogue and collaboration among Indian Ocean bordering countries and global powers with strategic interests in the region. Key discussion areas encompass maritime security, economic development, environmental sustainability, and geopolitical dynamics. The visit announcement coincided with the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, with India welcoming the development and emphasizing the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for peace in West Asia.
