Jaishankar to visit Mauritius, UAE from Thursday

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Mauritius on 9-10 April to participate in the 9th Indian Ocean Conference, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday.

During the visit, he will meet the leadership of Mauritius and review the entire spectrum of bilateral ties. He will also deliver the keynote address at the conference.

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On the sidelines, Jaishaankar 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.

In the second leg of the visit, Jaishankar will pay an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on 11-12 April.

During the visit, he will meet the leadership of the UAE to review close cooperation and deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.