Agalega, India’s new “military base”, Hurreeram wants to make it a seaside resort

While Agaléga is at the center of international and local news, and the Prime Minister, Pravind Jugnauth, continues to be vague, brandishing a confidentiality clause so as not to answer legitimate questions from Mauritians, photos and videos are circulating regarding the infrastructure being built in Agaléga by India, looking like a military base. .

But for Minister Bobby Hurreeram, asked about this during the Zoom Extra program on Top Fm: “There is a lot of speculation, the island is destined to develop, why not become a seaside area!” This is a great idea! This is genius. No one has thought about it yet. The small Indian Ocean archipelago located 1,064 km north of Mauritius, where half of the North Island is under the control of India with its 280 inhabitants, will therefore be converted into a seaside resort. In the background of fighter planes, submarine hangars and tutti quanti.

Recall that during this week’s Personal Notice Questions, which focused on the infrastructure under construction in Agalega, it was first discussed the publication of the agreement between India and Mauritius. Xavier-Luc Duval insisted that the documents, which at the time were related to the Rs 900 million project and which now amount to more than Rs 8 billion, were made public. But Pravind Jugnauth replied that the agreement would not be published. The Prime Minister made reference to the Metro Express. He says this too is half a gift from India. For him, the government has a long-term vision for Agalega. He said the infrastructure to be built on the island includes an airstrip, pier, hangar, aircraft parking lot and control tower, among others, Mauritius will manage after construction.

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