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India`s Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth, who is on a three-day visit to India, and signed a maritime security agreement after extensive talks with the nation. He also announced a $ 500 million line of credit to Mauritius as both the countries resolved to deepen ties in a range of areas including, the maritime domain. A total number of four agreements were signed between the two nations. ANI reported that India and Mauritius also agreed to cooperate in stepping up vigil against conventional and non-conventional threats in the Indian Ocean. As frontline states of the Indian Ocean, the two sides ensure collective maritime security around the coasts and in Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs), he added. He also announced a special carve-out on Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards for Mauritius. Modi said, India is proud to participate actively in the ongoing development activities in Mauritius. The agreement on the $500 million line of credit to Mauritius is a good example of our strong and continuing commitment to the development of Mauritius. Modi applauded the leadership shown by Prime Minister Jugnauth in drawing attention to the importance of renewable energy.
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