Port Louis, Aug. 21 -- Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday held a "fruitful meeting" with Mauritius Minister of Energy and Public Utilities Patrick Gervais Assirvaden and discussed India-Mauritius cooperation in biofuels and energy security.

"Had a very fruitful meeting with H.E. Mr. Patrick Gervais Assirvaden, Minister of Energy and Public Utilities of Mauritius. We discussed how India continues to be a dependable partner and trusted friend of Mauritius, including during times of crisis, and how biofuels can play a central role in strengthening energy security and supporting rural livelihoods," Puri said in a post on X.

He welcomed the cooperation between the Global Biofuels Alliance Secretariat and Mauritius in devel...