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PM Modi, Mauritian counterpart inaugurate projects in Agalega Island

The two leaders will inaugurate these projects through video conferencing at 1 pm, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said

UPI payments launched in Sri Lanka, Mauritius to boost economic ties

India's Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services were on Monday rolled out in Sri Lanka and Mauritius during a virtual ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the top leadership of the two island nations. Mauritian PM Pravind Jugnauth and Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe joined Modi at the virtual ceremony. The launch of the Indian services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius came amid New Delhi's increasing bilateral economic ties with the two countries. The launch enables the availability of UPI settlement services for Indian nationals travelling to Sri Lanka and Mauritius as well as for Mauritian nationals travelling to India.

UPI to be launched in Sri Lanka, Mauritius on Monday in virtual ceremony

India's Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services will be rolled out in Sri Lanka and Mauritius at a virtual ceremony on Monday that will be witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the top leadership of the two island nations. India's RuPay card services would also be launched in Mauritius at the event Mauritian PM Pravind Jugnauth and Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe will join Modi at the virtual ceremony, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). "Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth will witness the launch of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, and also RuPay card services in Mauritius on February 12 at 1 PM via video conferencing," it said. Developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), UPI is an instant real-time payment system to facilitate inter-bank transactions through mobile phones. RuPay is a global card payment

Ram Temple: Mauritian govt gives special break on Jan 22 for celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the ceremonial installation of the idol of Shri Ram Lalla inside the sanctum sanctorum of the grand temple on January 22

Alchemy India Long Term Fund relocates from Mauritius to Gift City IFSC

Industry players said more such funds could move to Gift City as the tax treatment is now at par with other global jurisdiction

India, Mauritius review vostro account mechanism, implementation of CECPA

India and Mauritius carried out a comprehensive review of their overall ties including the vostro account mechanism for settlement of trade transactions and the proposed launch of Indian Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system and RuPay card in the African country. The two sides took stock of the bilateral cooperation during Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra's three-day visit to Mauritius that concluded on Friday. The Indian High Commission in Port Louis said the two sides also delved into their Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA), which was inked on February 22, 2021. Kwatra on Thursday called on Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and discussed bilateral cooperation in areas of capacity building, trade and investment. It was the foreign secretary's first official visit to Mauritius, a key partner and trusted friend of India under India's 'neighbourhood first' policy and SAGAR (Security and Growth For All in the Region) vision for the Indian Ocean.

HAL hands over advanced light helicopter to Mauritius ahead of schedule

"HAL would provide all the necessary technical, logistic, and maintenance support for ALH helicopter in Mauritius," the PSU said in a statement

India, Mauritius discuss cooperation in area of urban development

India and Mauritius on Friday discussed cooperation between the two countries in the area of urban development and to strengthen it further.Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri met his Mauritian counterpart Louis Steven Obeegadoo and vowed to strengthen cooperation between the two countries."Received the Deputy PM and Minister Housing & Land Use Planning of Mauritius HE Louis Steven Obeegadoo in my office today. We discussed the ongoing cooperation between our two countries in the area of urban development & strengthening it further," tweeted Puri.India-Mauritius relationship is very significant for India's geostrategic policies in the Indian Ocean Region.Recently, India and Mauritius jointly inaugurated an India-assisted social housing units project in Mauritius virtually as part of India's development support.In recent years, India has stepped up its engagement with Africa. Mauritius is an important partner among the Indian Ocean littoral .

Jaishankar meets Mauritius PM, discusses thriving relations between nations

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Friday (local time) met with the Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth in Rwanda and discussed the thriving relations between the two countries

EAM Jaishankar calls on Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth on Twitter

Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth is on an eight-day visit to India, arrived in Rajkot, Gujarat, on Monday

Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth to arrive in India today for 8-day visit

Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth accompanied by his spouse Kobita Jugnauth and a high-level delegation will arrive in India for an eight-day visit starting Sunday.

India, Mauritius FTA to come into effect from Apr 1

Several Indian products will enjoy the benefit of greater market access at concessional duties in Mauritius as the FTA signed between the two countries will come into effect from April 1

Mauritius to receive consignment of Indian-made coronavirus vaccine Covaxin

Mauritius will receive a consignment of Covaxin, India's indigenously developed COVID-19 vaccine, on Friday, announced the High Commission of India in Port Louis on Thursday.Taking to Twitter, the High Commission said that India stands strong with Mauritius in the tough times, describing it as 'a time-tested and enduring partnership'."Mauritius arms itself with COVAXIN, India's indigenously developed vaccine, in its fight against COVID19. India stands strong with Mauritius in these tough times. Consignment to arrive tomorrow. A time-tested and enduring partnership," tweeted India in Mauritius.The Indian High Commission in Mauritius also said that Covaxin is effective against the UK variant and other heterologous strains."Developed & manufactured by @BharatBiotech, COVAXIN has demonstrated 81% interim efficacy in preventing COVID19. COVAXIN is effective against UK variant strain & other heterologous strains. EUA received in 8 countries till date, 20 more to follow," it said

India-Mauritius pact: A pan-African dimension to an otherwise limited deal

Covering limited items of exports between the two nations, the deal could nevertheless help New Delhi enter not both Africa and Europe, without having to sign an FTA with either

Exim Bank extends $100 mn loan to Mauritius on behalf of India

The loan is for for defense-related procurements

Jaishankar meets Mauritius Prez; discusses 'super special' bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday called on Mauritius President Prithvirajsing Roopun during which the two leaders discussed the "super special" bilateral relationship. Jaishankar, who arrived here in India's strategically key maritime neighbour in the Indian Ocean region on Sunday night from the Maldives on the last leg of his two-nation tour, met the president after concluding talks with Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth and Foreign Minister Alan Ganoo. "Thank President Prithvirajsing Roopun for receiving me. Warm discussion on our super special' relationship. Expressed satisfaction at the impact it has made on the lives of the people," Jaishankar tweeted. He also met the Leader of Opposition, Dr. Arvin Boolell, and emphasised India's strong and consistent support to the development of Mauritius. The minister also held talks with Mouvement Militant Mauricien Party leader & former prime minister Paul Berenger on growing India-Mauritius ties. "Conveyed India's ...

Mauritius seeks India's help for early exit from FATF grey list

Mauritius on Monday sought India's support in facilitating an early exit from the FATF grey list to restore its international reputation

India, Mauritius ink landmark economic cooperation agreement

India on Monday signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) with Mauritius

Jaishankar calls on Mauritius ex-PM; briefs him on progress in ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday called on former prime minister of Mauritius Sir Anerood Jugnauth

India offers $100 mn credit line to Mauritius to procure defence assets

The two countries a signed also Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Partnership Agreement