IANS
Port Louis
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday termed the inauguration of the first dedicated renal transplant unit in Mauritius a “landmark achievement” while assuring that the ongoing healthcare sector cooperation between the two nations is set to expand further.
In his address at the inauguration of Renal Transplant Unit at Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital in Mauritius on Friday, EAM Jaishankar mentioned about the shared history of India and Mauritius, which he said continues to shape the relationship between both nations. He also conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warm greetings to the people of Mauritius.
“Our conversation reflected the warmth of our friendship and the steadfast commitment to further advancing India-Mauritius partnership,” he said in a post on X after meeting President Gokhool.
Jaishankar, who is in Mauritius to attend the 9th Indian Ocean Conference, also met Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, the former prime minister and leader of the MSM Party. “Value his strong commitment to India-Mauritius partnership,” he said.
The minister also met his counterparts from Nepal, Bhutan and Seychelles and discussed issues of bilateral and mutual interests.
“Glad to meet FM Shishir Khanal @shisir of Nepal this afternoon. Congratulated him on his appointment. Discussed realising the full potential of the India-Nepal partnership by deeper collaboration in different sectors,” he
posted on X.
Jaishankar, who held a “warm conversation” with Bhutan’s Foreign Minister D N Dhungyel in Port Louis, said, “Our unique and time-tested partnership continues to progress and prosper.”
The minister also met Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure on the sidelines of the conference. “India is committed to supporting Seychelles in meeting current economic challenges. Welcomed the steps in implementing the Special Economic Package,”
Jaishankar said.
Key agreements also covered higher education and hydrography
cooperation.
