PM Modi and PM Jugnauth jointly inaugurate phase-1 of Metro Express & new ENT Hospital in Mauritius

India and Mauritius are diverse and vibrant democracies, committed to working for the prosperity of our people, as well as for peace in our region and the world: PM

The Indian Ocean is a bridge between India and Mauritius: PM Modi

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius, The Hon’ble Mr. Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurated the Metro Express and new ENT Hospital in Mauritius through a video link today.

Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Modi noted the significance of the Metro and health-care projects in further enhancing the quality of life of the people of Mauratius, as well as in deepening the close ties between the two countries. He also noted that today’s event was the first such occasion bringing India’s and Mauritian leaders together through a vide link across the Indian Ocean.

Prime Minister Modi said that the much anticipated Metro Express (Light Rail Transit) Project, will transform the mobility landscape in Mauritius as an efficient, faster and cleaner mode of public transport. The state-of-the-art energy efficient ENT Hospital will significantly expand access to quality health-care and benefit the people in addition to being the first paperless E-Hospital in Mauritius.

Prime Minister Jugnauth expressed his deep appreciation for the Indian support for these as well as other development cooperatition projects in Mauratius. He also conveyed his appreciation to all stakeholders for timely execution of these two people-oriented projects.

Prime Minister Modi also conveyed Government of India’s decision to support Mauritius in construction of a Renal unit as well as Medi-Clinics and Area Health Centres through grant assistance.

The two leaders also lauded the growth of India-Mauratius cooperation for the well-being of both the peoples and for peace and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region and in the world.

Remarks by PM @narendramodi at the joint video inauguration of Metro Express and ENT Hospital projects
in Mauritius- “I would like to extend very warm greetings to all our friends in Mauritius. This interaction is a special occasion for our nations”.
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This is a new chapter in our shared history, heritage and cooperation: PM
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These developments make the inauguration of the first phase of the Metro project an even more joyous occasion. The Metro will provide clean, efficient and time-saving transport. It will contribute to economic activities and tourism: PM
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The other project inaugurated today - state-of-the-art ENT Hospital - will contribute to quality healthcare. The Hospital has an energy efficient building and will offer paper-less services: PM
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Both these projects will serve the people of Mauritius .
They are a symbol of India’s strong commitment to development of Mauritius: PM
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We are proud that India has partnered Mauritius in these and other projects of direct public interest. Last year, a joint project provided e-tablets to young children.
The new Supreme Court building and one thousand social housing units are coming up rapidly: PM
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Both India and Mauritius are diverse and vibrant democracies, committed to working for prosperity of our peoples, as well as for peace in our region and the world: PM
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In the one hundred fiftieth year of Mahatma Gandhi, Mauritius pays homage to his abiding memory, and remembering its special bond with him: PM
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I would like to thank the Government of Mauritius for joining the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure as a founding member: PM
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