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Neighbourhood First policy: India, Mauritius deepen ties during EAM Jaishankar’s visit

IANS | April 11, 2026 10:33 AM

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to Mauritius has delivered a series of impactful outcomes across health, education, infrastructure, and green mobility, reaffirming India’s commitment to its Neighbourhood First policy, Vision MAHASAGAR, and support for the Global South.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the visit underscored a shared focus on sustainable and people‑centric partnership.

Among the key outcomes was the signing of a Letter of Exchange between the governments of India and Mauritius for the implementation of projects under the Special Economic Package 2025.

Eleven High Impact Community Development Projects were inaugurated across Mauritius, covering areas such as sustainable development, energy, sports, and infrastructure.

The visit also marked the launch of the first dedicated iGOT Karmayogi platform for a partner country, aimed at enhancing capacity building and governance.

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