New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today had a telephonic conversation with the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, to discuss about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its likely health and economic impacts in the region.
Prime Minister Jugnauth conveyed his condolences for the loss suffered by India due to Cyclone Amphan. He also thanked PM Modi for sending the Indian Naval Ship ‘Kesari’ to Mauritius as part of ‘Operation Sagar’, with a consignment of medicines and a 14-member medical team to help the Mauritian health authorities fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the special people-to-people ties between India and Mauritius and said that India is duty-bound to support its friends during this time of crisis.
Modi conveyed his appreciation for the effective COVID-19 response mounted by Mauritius under his Mauritian counterpart’s leadership, which has resulted in no new cases being reported for several weeks now.
PM Modi took to twitter in this regard and said, “Thank you, Prime Minister @PKJugnauth for our warm conversation today! Congratulations for successfully controlling COVID-19 in Mauritius.”
Thank you, Prime Minister @PKJugnauth for our warm conversation today! Congratulations for successfully controlling COVID-19 in Mauritius.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 23, 2020
Narendra Modi also suggested that Mauritius could document its best practices, which would be helpful for other countries, especially island countries, in dealing with similar health crises.
The two leaders discussed enhancing cooperation in various areas including measures aimed at supporting the financial sector of Mauritius, and enabling Mauritian youth to study Ayurvedic medicine.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his best wishes for the health and well-being of the Mauritian people, and for the maintenance of the warm relations between the two countries.
