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India and Mauritius to explore area of cooperation in Shipping and Road Sector
Posted On : 2007-04-09 11:40:18( TIMEZONE : IST )
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Infrastructure, Land Transport and Shipping of Mauritius, H.E. Dr. Ahmed Rashid Beebeejaun held a meeting with the Union Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Thiru T.R. Baalu here today. The meeting paved the way of both sides exploring future areas of cooperation in the Shipping and Road infrastructure sectors. During the meeting, the two sides agreed to work together towards development of efficient transportation in two countries.
The Mauritian Deputy Prime Minister is on a six-day visit to India on the invitation of Thiru T.R. Baalu.
Thiru Baalu briefed the visiting Deputy Prime Minister about the progress made by India in the Road and Shipping Sector and also about the introduction of public-private partnership in these sectors.
Thiru Baalu informed his Mauritian counterpart that several Indian Companies operating in the infrastructure sector have the resources and required technical know-how which could be of benefit to Mauritius in the development of its physical infrastructure.
The Minister gave a brief introduction about the recent initiatives launched by the Government of India in the Ports, shipping and road sector and about the National Highway Development Programme. He also told the visiting dignitary about the National Maritime Development Programme (NMDP) under which 276 projects are being taken up under Public-private partnership (PPP). He said that under the NMDP, an investment of US $ 12.5 billion is envisaged in Port sector till 2011-12 and another US $ 9.5 billion in Shipping sector till 2025
The Mauritian Deputy Prime Minister applauded the economic progress India has made in recent times and sought India’s cooperation in the infrastructural development of his country. He especially commended the expertise of the Indian marine and engineering officials and showed keen interest in enhancing cooperation the maritime training. During the meeting, it was also agreed that the two sides would form two joint working groups in the shipping and road sector respectively and details for these two groups will be worked out through appropriate channels.
