PM Modi inaugurates ENT hospital in Mauritius

As suggested by Prime Minister Jugnauth, some more medical facilities will be created in Mauritius, he added.

The .PM had also inaugurated a metro service. The metro will provide a clean, efficient and time-saving transport service. It will contribute to economic activities as also tourism, the prime minister pointed out.

"We are proud that India has partnered Mauritius in these and other projects of direct public interest. Last year, a joint project provided e-tablets to young children. The new Supreme Court building and 1,000 social housing units are coming up rapidly," he said.

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The inauguration of the projects was a new chapter in the shared history, heritage and cooperation of the two countries, Modi said.

He also thanked the government of Mauritius for joining the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure as a founding member.

"Both India and Mauritius are diverse and vibrant democracies, committed to working for the prosperity of our peoples, as well as for peace in our region and the world," the prime minister said.

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