The alleged sniffing case was discussed at a meeting in India. This was reported by “Hindustan Times” in an article published online yesterday, Monday 1 August. Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi stressed that Pravind Jugnauth’s statement to the nation on July 27 about the whole controversy was “pretty good” from India’s point of view, the newspaper reported in line.

The Hindustan Times wrote: “At regular briefings, Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said that Jugnauth’s statement on the controversy was ‘quite good’ from India’s point of view”.

In addition, “Hindustan Times” also talked about the scandal. The alleged relationship between the Chinese technology company Huawei and the former CEO of Mauritius Telecom could have a major impact on India’s national security: “The scandalous relationship between the Chinese technology company Huawei and the former CEO of Mauritius Telecom could have a major impact on India’s national security, if not for the Government of Mauritius declaring war on Huawei has been strong in the telecommunications sector in the island nation. The rumor mill started working overtime soon after Sherry Singh stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of Mauritius’ national telecommunications company last month after leading the company for more than seven years.”

Read full article on website: https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/mauritius-telecom-ceo-who-leaked-indian-team-visit-probed-for-china-link-101659343783156 .html

In his address to the Militant Socialist Movement (MSM) regional committee at number 8 (Moka/ Quartier-Militaire), the Prime Minister, Pravind Juugnauth, stated that his office’s Security Division had written to the former CEO requesting information, as “we have certain concerns.” about our telecommunications system.