New Delhi, April 8 -- External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Mauritius to participate in the 9th Indian Ocean Conference, highlighting India's commitment to regional cooperation and strategic partnerships in the Indian Ocean region.

The EAM will be in the Republic of Mauritius on April 9-10 to take part in the conference. During the visit, he will meet with Mauritian leaders and review the entire spectrum of bilateral ties.

He will also deliver the keynote address at the 9th Indian Ocean Conference.

On the sidelines, the EAM is expected to hold discussions with counterparts from other participating nations.

The visit underscores India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy, Vision MAHASAGAR, and it...