India has handed over 90 electric buses to Mauritius during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to the island nation.
Handed over 90 electric buses to PM of Mauritius @Ramgoolam_Dr, reaffirming our shared commitment to sustainable public transportation.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 10, 2026
These buses will be a moving symbol of 🇮🇳 🇲🇺 Green Partnership. #NeighbourhoodFirst #VisionMAHASAGAR pic.twitter.com/Ew4YB0KHh7
Presenting the buses to Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, Jaishankar said the initiative reaffirms the shared commitment of both countries to sustainable public transportation. He described the buses as a “moving symbol” of the growing green partnership between India and Mauritius.
Delighted to join PM @Ramgoolam_Dr in inaugurating the Renal Transplant Unit at Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 10, 2026
The new facility will improve tertiary healthcare access for kidney patients and add to the stellar 🇮🇳 🇲🇺 health partnership.
‘यह दिल का रिश्ता है!´#NeighbourhoodFirst… pic.twitter.com/mhTzUvmqws
During his visit, Jaishankar also inaugurated a Renal Transplant Unit at Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital. He said the new facility would improve access to tertiary healthcare for kidney patients and further deepen cooperation in the health sector.
Jaishankar visited Mauritius on April 9–10 to attend the 9th Indian Ocean Conference. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the visit underscores India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, Vision MAHASAGAR, and its commitment to the Global South.
My remarks at the 9th Indian Ocean Conference, Mauritius. https://t.co/wIXl8NFAZ3
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 10, 2026
In the second leg of his tour, Jaishankar will visit the United Arab Emirates from April 11–12 to meet the country’s leadership and review bilateral cooperation, aiming to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.