The projects are expected to fulfil the demand for better connectivity between mainland Mauritius and Agalega.
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Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth announced the development as satellite images showed a dark slick spreading in the turquoise waters near environmental areas that the government called “very sensitive.”
Addressing the virtual event, the prime minister said that history has taught us that in the name of development partnerships, nations were forced into dependence partnerships.
Prime Minister Modi extended his warm felicitations to Prime Minister Jugnauth on his re-election with a resounding mandate, a Ministry of External Affairs statement said.
"Cementing brotherly ties. PM@narendramodi and PM Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius held warm and productive discussions on the margins of #PBD2019. Discussed enhancing cooperation in trade & investment, development partnership and cultural linkages," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
Mauritius Finance Minister Pravind Jugnauth, currently on a visit to India, met Union MSME Minister Kalraj Mishra.
Minister of Finance and Economic Development Pravind Jugnauth has said that Mauritius would revive talks with India on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA).