Indian grant to Comoros (ANI)

15 Mar Indian grant to Comoros (ANI)

Context:

• Recently, India had sent INS Jalashwa to Comoros with 1,000 metric tonne rice as a fulfillment of the commitment it made in 2019.
• This extends the commendable ties between India and Comoros as a part of India’s vision of Security and Growth for all in the Indian Ocean Region (SAGAR).

The history between two Nations:

• In 2021, the Foreign Minister of the Island nation made a visit to India for the occasion of Aero India 2021.
• In 2020, through Indian Naval ship Keshari essential COVID-19 related medicines and a special medical assistance team for assistance.
• In 2018, a goodwill visit was made by the Western fleet of the Indian Navy to the Island Nation.

About Comoro Island:

• It is an island country in the Indian Ocean on the southeastern coast of Africa.
• It is a member of the Arab League.
• It is the only country in the Arab world to be in the Southern Hemisphere.
• Apart from this, it is also a member of the African Union, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the Indian Ocean Commission.
  

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Ajit Satapathy