NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will visit Mauritius and UAE from April 9-12, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday. During his visit to Mauritius, EAM Jaishankar will attend the 9th Indian Ocean Conference and meet Mauritius leadership to review the entire spectrum of bilateral ties.
"He will also deliver the keynote address at the 9th Indian Ocean Conference. On the sidelines, EAM is expected to hold discussions with counterparts from other participating nations. The visit underscores India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, Vision MAHASAGAR, and commitment to the Global South, " read a statement issued by the MEA.
In the second leg of the visit, EAM Jaishankar will be on an official visit to the UAE from April 11. During the two-day visit, he will meet the UAE leadership to review close cooperation and deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
The MEA, New Delhi-based India Foundation and the government of Mauritius are jointly organising the ninth Indian Ocean Conference, scheduled to be held from April 10 to 12.
The annual flagship event held since 2016 brings together global leaders and experts to deliberate on key regional and global challenges in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).