PM Modi, Mauritian PM Pravind Jugnauth inaugurate airstrip, jetty, 6 other India-assisted projects in Mauritius
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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart, Pravind Jugnauth, on Thursday inaugurated a series of infrastructure projects on the Agalega island of Mauritius. The projects include a new airstrip, a jetty, and six community development initiatives, all designed to enhance connectivity and bolster maritime security and surveillance in the Indian Ocean region.
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PM Modi underscored the collaborative efforts of India and Mauritius in various areas, including monitoring exclusive economic zones, joint patrolling, hydrography, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
Agalega Island projects
The inauguration of the airstrip and jetty on Agalega island is expected to contribute significantly to advancing this partnership. PM Modi expressed satisfaction that Mauritius is the first country to join India's Jan Aushadhi scheme, aimed at providing affordable and quality medicines.
Addressing challenges in the Indian Ocean
Addressing the concerns over emerging challenges in the Indian Ocean region, PM Modi said, "India and Mauritius are natural partners in the field of maritime security to deal with the challenges." This statement comes amid growing apprehensions in New Delhi regarding China's increasing military presence in the Indian Ocean, traditionally considered the Indian Navy's domain.
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Statistics: Posted by VinodTK — 01 Mar 2024 04:23