PM Modi's Three-Nation Tour To Give Fillip To Maritime Diplomacy

Modi is to address the Mauritian Parliament on March 12. He will pay a visit to the Ganga Talao and Appravasi Ghat, both of which are associated with the arrival of the Indian indentured labourers in Mauritius 180 years ago. He will also visit the Mahatma Gandhi Institute.

Two MoUs are set to be inked during Modi's visit. One for improvement of Sea and Air Transportation Facilities at Agalega and the other for cooperation in the field of ocean economy.

The first MoU is a project that entails construction of a jetty for berthing of ships, and rehabilitation and repaving of the runaway at Agalega island. The project also includes setting up of a power generation facility, a water desalination plant and construction of a National Coast Guard Post, according to the Mauritius government.

The second MoU is aimed to strengthen and expand cooperation in the field of ocean economy, fisheries and aquaculture, seaport development, shipping and green tourism.
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