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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool, delivering greetings from Indian leaders. The discussions emphasized the strong India-Mauritius partnership, with Jaishankar also engaging with leaders from Nepal, Bhutan, and Seychelles during the 9th Indian Ocean Conference. He reaffirmed India’s commitment to Mauritius’ development through various initiatives.
Africa-Press – Mauritius. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday called on Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool and conveyed warm greetings from President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Our conversation reflected the warmth of our friendship and the steadfast commitment to further advancing India-Mauritius partnership,” he said in a post on X after meeting President Gokhool.
Honoured to call on President Dharambeer Gokhool of Mauritius.
Conveyed warm greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister @narendramodi.
Our conversation reflected the warmth of our friendship and the steadfast commitment to further advancing 🇮🇳-🇲🇺 partnership.… pic.twitter.com/uLeAB7CyJ0
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 10, 2026
Jaishankar, who is in Mauritius to attend the 9th Indian Ocean Conference, also met Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, the former prime minister and leader of the MSM Party. “Value his strong commitment to India-Mauritius partnership,” he said.
The minister also met his counterparts from Nepal, Bhutan and Seychelles and discussed issues of bilateral and mutual interests.
“Glad to meet FM Shishir Khanal @shisir of Nepal this afternoon. Congratulated him on his appointment. Discussed realising the full potential of the India-Nepal partnership by deeper collaboration in different sectors,” he posted on X.
Glad to meet FM Shishir Khanal @shisir of Nepal this afternoon. Congratulated him on his appointment.
Discussed realising the full potential of the 🇮🇳 🇳🇵 partnership by deeper collaboration in different sectors. pic.twitter.com/wKopzovHBi
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 10, 2026
Jaishankar, who held a “warm conversation” with Bhutan’s Foreign Minister D N Dhungyel in Port Louis, said, “Our unique and time-tested partnership continues to progress and prosper.”
A warm conversation today with @FMBhutan D. N. Dhungyel in Port Louis.
Our unique and time-tested partnership continues to progress and prosper.
🇮🇳 🇧🇹 pic.twitter.com/2NHGmuTHGg
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 10, 2026
The minister also met Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure on the sidelines of the conference. “India is committed to supporting Seychelles in meeting current economic challenges. Welcomed the steps in implementing the Special Economic Package,” Jaishankar said.
A day earlier, Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s commitment to Mauritius’ development by witnessing a Special Economic Package Level of Effort (LoE), inaugurating 11 community projects, and launching the iGOT Karmayogi portal. Key agreements also covered higher education and hydrography cooperation.
Jaishankar on Thursday announced that India would soon position a Defence Attache in Mauritius. “This will surely strengthen our growing engagements,” he added. From Mauritius, Jaishankar will travel to the United Arab Emirates this weekend.
The India-Mauritius relationship has deep historical roots, characterized by strong cultural and economic ties. Mauritius, with a significant Indian diaspora, has maintained close diplomatic relations with India since its independence in 1968. Over the years, both nations have collaborated on various fronts, including trade, education, and defense, enhancing their strategic partnership in the Indian Ocean region. Recent engagements have focused on development assistance and mutual cooperation in addressing regional challenges.
