Question : VISIT OF PRESIDENT OF MAURITIUS



(a) the issues discussed with the President of Mauritius during his recent visit to India; and

(b) the outcome thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI OMAR ABDULLAH)

(a) Wide-ranging discussions were held between the Indian leadership, and the President of Mauritius, during the latter`s visit to India in January 2002, as the Chief Guest on our Republic Day. Talks covered bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues of mutual interest, including international terrorism, and Indian disaster relief assistance to Mauritius.

(b) The visit has further enhanced mutual goodwill, and strengthened India-Mauritius friendship.