India backs Mauritius claim on Chagos Island issue, EAM hands over OCI cards to 7th gen Indian-origin people

Port Louis:  External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, on Tuesday, extended support to Mauritius on the Chagos Islands issue, citing its decolonization policy. Notably, the Island is currently under British administration but is claimed by Mauritius. Besides, he also reaffirmed India's consistent and continued support to Mauritius in its quest for progress and prosperity. Jaishankar is here for a two-day visit for “productive engagements” with the leadership of Mauritius to take forward the special bilateral ties. The visit to the Indian Ocean island nation marks one of the first bilateral engagements undertaken by Jaishankar following his re-appointment in the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.

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