Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius Mr. Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurated the new Supreme Court building in Mauritius through video conference on 30 July. New Supreme Court building is first India assisted infrastructure project in Mauritius to be inaugurated after the Covid-19 pandemic. The Supreme Court will remain as a symbol of cooperation and shared values of India and Mauritius. It is in line with India’s vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region). Highlights: ♦ The landmark project was completed with grant assistance of $28.12 million from the Government of India. ♦ The project highlighted the importance of the human-centric approach of India’s development cooperation and cemented the close ties between India and Mauritius. ♦ The new Supreme Court building with modern design and state-of-the-art facilities will be a fitting seat for the Mauritius judiciary. ♦ The project has been completed on schedule and at a cost below initial estimates. ♦ The leaders reaffirmed the India-Mauritius partnership in the coming years. ♦ Prime Minister Jugnauth appreciated India’s support for the project as reflective of the close ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. ♦ Supreme Court Building construction with Indian assistance is a new milestone in the modernization of infrastructure in Mauritius. ♦ It will make the Mauritius justice system more efficient, accessible and inclusive.