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Bloomberg
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
A Guide to the UK's Chagos Deal With Mauritius
More than two centuries of British control over the Chagos islands are coming to an end after the UK government agreed to cede ownership of the Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius and pay an annual fee to continue operating a military base there. Terms were agreed in October 2024, but then power changed hands in Mauritius and the new premier, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, questioned the benefits of the agreement. Six months of further negotiations ensued before a revised deal was struck. Fears that the reelection of US President Donald Trump could derail the handover never materialized.
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
India's neighbours condemn Pahalgam attack
China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan on Wednesday joined India's neighbours in condemning the terrorist attack on tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people, with most countries reiterating their commitment to fight terrorism. The only discordant note was struck by Pakistan, whose foreign ministry only expressed concern at the loss of lives but neither condemned the attack nor referred to it as a terrorist incident. Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli were among leaders of regional countries that called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to offer condolences and condemn the attack. The attack was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy for Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The group has targeted civilians, including migrant workers and Kashmiri Pandits, in recent years. Terrorists opened fire on tourists at Baisaran meadow, a popular site near Pahalgam, on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people and injuring dozens more. China strongly condemns the attack in Pahalgam, foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a media briefing. 'We resolutely oppose all forms of terrorism, extend our condolences to the victims and express sincere sympathy to the bereaved families and the injured,' Guo said. Also Read: Enraged Javed Akhtar says terrorists behind Pahalgam attack can't get away: 'These mass murderers have to pay' Earlier in the day, Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong said in a social media post: 'Shocked by the attack in Pahalgam and condemn. Deep condolences for the victims and sincere sympathies to the injured and the bereaved families. Oppose terrorism of all forms.' Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake denounced the attack in a social media post. 'I condemn in the strongest terms the cowardly terrorist attack in India. Our hearts are with the victims and their families. Sri Lanka always stands in solidarity with the people of India,' he said. On Tuesday, Sri Lanka's foreign ministry had condemned the terror attack and conveyed condolences to the families of the victims. Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with the government and people of India in the 'fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations', the ministry said, reiterating the country's 'unwavering commitment to regional peace and security'. Bangladesh's foreign ministry issued a statement that strongly condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir resulting in the 'tragic loss of innocent lives'. The statement added: 'Bangladesh reiterates its unwavering commitment to the global fight against terrorism.' Bangladesh also extended condolences to the families of the victims and 'heartfelt sympathy to all those affected by this mindless act of violence'. Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay conveyed his condolences to the victims and others affected by the 'horrific terrorist attack' in Pahalgam in a social media post. 'Bhutan strongly condemns such brutal acts of terror & stands firmly with the Government & people of India in solidarity & friendship,' he said. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Mauritius Prime Minister Ramgoolam and Nepal Prime Minister Oli had telephoned Modi to condemn the attack. Ramgoolam offered his condolences on the 'senseless killing of innocent people' and 'strongly condemned the cowardly terror attack', Jaiswal said. Also Read: Pakistan 'concerned', China 'shocked' over deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack Oli too strongly condemned the 'heinous terror attack' and offered his condolences at the loss of lives. Modi conveyed his condolences at the death of a Nepali national in the attack and 'underlined that India remains committed to bringing the perpetrators of the brutal terror attack to justice', Jaiswal said. 'India and Nepal stand together in the fight against terrorism,' Jaiswal added. Earlier, Nepal foreign minister Arzu Rana Deuba had confirmed the death of a Nepali national named Sudip Neupane in the terror attack. 'I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family and wish a speedy recovery to his injured mother,' she said on social media. Deuba said the Nepal government strongly condemns the 'cruel and inhuman act' and stands in solidarity with the people of India. In contrast, the Pakistan foreign ministry's statement expressed concern at the 'loss of tourists' lives in an attack in Anantnag district of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir' and conveyed condolences to the kin of the dead. Also Read: Pahalgam: Rahul Gandhi, Kharge dial Amit Shah; extend support, seek unified action US President Donald Trump is among world leaders who have condemned the attack, expressing US solidarity with India against terrorism and calling Modi early on Wednesday to convey his condolences. Trump 'expressed full support to India to bring to justice the perpetrators of this heinous attack', Jaiswal said. The leaders of Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Iran, France, Italy and the United Arab Emirates also condemned the attack. Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a communication to President Droupadi Murmu and Modi, expressed grief over the 'brutal crime' and said it had no justification. Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was among world leaders who called Modi on Wednesday to condemn the terror attack. Albanese offered condolences at the loss of innocent lives and expressed solidarity with the people of India in their hour of grief. 'He extended all support in the fight against terrorism,' Jaiswal said.
South China Morning Post
17-03-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Is India's embrace of Mauritius aimed at countering China's Indian Ocean goals?
India 's move to upgrade its ties with Mauritius is seen as a bid to counter China's growing influence in the Indian Ocean and reinforce New Delhi's role as a key security and economic partner in the region. Advertisement During his two-day visit to Mauritius as a chief guest of the country's national day celebrations last week, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced the two countries' 'enhanced strategic partnership' and reaffirmed their commitment to a free, safe and open Indian Ocean. The two nations also signed eight agreements in areas such as currency settlement, diplomat training, and cooperation between small and medium enterprises and pledged to collaborate on artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure. Antoine Levesques, a senior fellow for South and Central Asian Defence, Strategy and Diplomacy at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), said India had strong reasons to cooperate closely with Mauritius given the Indian navy's increasing focus on the western Indian Ocean and China's ambition to cooperate with littoral and island states there. 'Since India knows it cannot prevent China from being more present in the region, strategic balancing is the prime inspiration for India's approach,' Levesques told This Week in Asia. Advertisement According to a joint statement issued after the meeting between Modi and Ramgoolam, India will continue to provide defence and maritime assets to Mauritius, apart from deploying ships and aircraft for joint maritime surveillance and hydrography surveys.
Zawya
12-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius H.E Navinchandra Ramgoolam jointly inaugurate the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation in Mauritius
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius, H.E. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, today jointly inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation in Reduit, Mauritius. This landmark project, implemented under the India-Mauritius development partnership, underscores India's commitment to capacity building in Mauritius. 2. Funded through a grant of US$ 4.74 million under a 2017 MoU, the state-of-the-art institute will cater to the training needs of Mauritian civil servants across ministries, public offices, parastatal bodies, and government enterprises. Beyond training, the institute would serve as a centre of excellence in public administration, fostering research, governance studies, and institutional linkages with India. 3. On the occasion, PM also interacted with ITEC and GoI scholarship alumni, who have previously undergone training and education in India. These capacity building exchanges have added depth to the strong people-to-people ties between the two nations. 4. Aligned with India's commitment to the Global South, the institute reflects India's role as a trusted partner in the Indian Ocean Region and its unwavering commitment to strengthening the comprehensive India-Mauritius partnership. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India.
Times of Oman
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Mauritius PM announces highest award for PM Modi
Port Louis: In a historic gesture, the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam has announced the highest award, The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean, for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. Notably, PM Modi becomes the first Indian to receive the honour. This becomes the 21st international award bestowed upon PM Modi by a country. During the event, Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam said, "'The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean' is very fitting for you, Prime Minister." "Since we became a Republic only five foreign dignitaries have got that title and among them is the Gandhi of Africa, Nelson Mandela who received it in 1998", the Mauritius PM noted. At the Indian community event where the announcement was made, the national anthems of India and Mauritius were also played in the presence of PM Modi and PM Navin Ramgoolam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a visit to Mauritius, attended the Mauritius National Day celebrations as the Chief Guest, highlighting the strong diplomatic and cultural ties between India and Mauritius, an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs stated. During his visit, he presented the President and the first lady of Mauritius with OCI Cards, along with presenting them with holy Sangam water from Mahakumbh in a Brass and Copper pot, superfood Makhana and a Banarasi Saree in a Sadeli box to the first lady of Mauritius. The PM also paid a visit to the Ayurveda garden at the State House in Mauritius on Tuesday which has been developed in collaboration with the Government of India. He visited the garden along with the President of Mauritius, Dharambeer Gokhool.
