The 30-member PSC delegation, on its first-ever visit to Asia, was led by Delphine Pronk, Chair of the Committee, and included PSC Ambassadors of EU Member States along with officials from the European Commission and the European External Action Service.
Discussions on both sides focused on deepening security and defence cooperation under the India-EU Strategic Partnership, Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said.
India and Mauritius have reached an understanding on conducting trade in local currencies, with discussions now taking place between the central banks of both countries, said MEA foreign secretary Vikram Misri during a special briefing on Thursday.
Mauritius PM Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam is on an 8-day visit to India. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Mauritius is key to India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Global South engagement, with strong ties reflected in multiple MoUs signed between the two countries.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday underlined the importance of taking diplomacy beyond the national capital while highlighting India's decision to extend a special economic package to Mauritius during PM Ramgoolam's ongoing State visit.
"Today we have decided on a Special Economic Package keeping in mind the needs and priorities of Mauritius. It will strengthen infrastructure, create new employment opportunities, and strengthen health facilities," PM modi said in a joint media briefing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with his Mauritian counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Thursday. The Mauritius PM is on his first overseas bilateral visit to India in his current term, from September 9-16.
Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri here in Varanasi on Thursday during the leader's visit to India from September 9-16. He is scheduled to meet PM Modi later today.
During the meeting, they reviewed the multi-faceted India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership covering the areas of trade, investment, defence, security, technology, energy, education, culture and people-to-people ties, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
The Public Works Department (PWD) Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, on Tuesday flagged off 35 vehicles for use in disaster-affected areas of the state, expressing hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state today would extend full support to relief and restora