Mauritius

India and Mauritius deepen ties with local currency trade push, announced by PM Narendra Modi during talks with PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam! Modi hails Mauritius’s “historic victory” in reclaiming Chagos Islands sovereignty, reinforcing India’s role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean. Ramgoolam’s week-long India visit, including Ayodhya and Tirupati, strengthens cultural bonds.

The oil spill was caused by a Japanese ship that struck a coral reef on July 25 and began to spill oil about a week later, the number of dolphins washed up dead near a Mauritius oil spill site increased to 38 on Friday

The Mauritian government has declared a state of environmental emergency in the country after the spill threatened flora and faunaLog 9 Spill, the statement said, has been supplying its products to shipping industries, dockyards, oil and gas companies

IOC will deliver 205,000 tonnes of 95 RON gasoline, 235,000 tonnes of 10 ppm gasoil, 175,000 tonnes of jet fuel and up to 105,000 tonne of marine gasoil at Port Louis in MauritiusThis year because of falling local demand due to COVID-19 and weak margins, IOC is attempting to lock in sales of its fuels

Scientists say the full impact of the spill is still unfolding, but the damage could affect Mauritius and its tourism-dependent economy for decadesIndia dispatched over 30 tonnes of technical equipment and material by aircraft to supplement the country's salvage operations

India dispatched over 30 tonnes of technical equipment and material by aircraft to supplement the country's salvage operationsA Japanese bulk carrier struck a coral reef off the Indian Ocean island nation on July 25, spilling about 1,000 tonnes of fuel oil and triggering a state of 'environmental emergency'

The condition of the MV Wakashio was worsening early on Saturday and it split by the afternoonRemoving the ship is likely to take months. Former colonial power France has said it will assist with the cleanup

Taking a swipe at China, Modi says India is making development partnerships that are marked by respect, diversity, care for the future, and sustainable development

Speaking at the inauguration of Supreme court of Mauritius, PM Modi optimistically affirmed about India and Mauritius relationship touching new heights in the futureMauritius heartily thanked the Prime Minister and also expressed solidarity in battling the pandemic

Food and medical assistance have also been sent to Comoros and SeychellesNaval ship Kesari was carrying medical teams, essential medicines and food items to the five countries in line with India's ‘time-tested’ role as the first responder to any crisis in the Indian Ocean region