Inauguration of new Supreme Court building of Mauritius

The Prime Minister of India and the Prime Minister of Mauritius has jointly inaugurated the new Supreme Court building of Mauritius on 30th July, 2020. It is the first India assisted infrastructure project within the capital city of Port Louis, Mauritius.

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Key-Points

The new Supreme Court Building is expected to become an important landmark in the city center symbolizing the strong bilateral partnership between the two countries.

It is one of the five projects being implemented under the ‘Special Economic Package’ of 353 million USD extended by the Government of India to Mauritius in 2016.

Indo-Mauritian relations refers to the historical, political, economic, military, social and cultural connections between the two countries.

Connections between India and Mauritius date back to 1730 and diplomatic relations were established in 1948 before Mauritius became an independent state (1968).

India has viewed Mauritius through the prism of diaspora. This was, perhaps, natural since communities of Indian origin constitute a significant majority in the island. More than 68% of the Mauritian population are of Indian origin, most commonly known as Indo-Mauritians.

It is a significant partner of India in celebrating Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas which is a forum for issues concerning the Indian Diaspora.