External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday boarded a ‘Made in India’ train during his visit to the capital of Mozambique. Jaishankar traveled from Maputo to Machava along with Mozambican Transport Minister Mateus Magala.
The Foreign Minister and the Minister of Transport of Mozambique discussed India’s partnership to help expand train network electric mobility and waterways connectivity.
Jaishankar arrived in Mozambique’s capital on Thursday on a three-day visit and met the president of the African country’s parliament to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
His visit to Mozambique from 13 to 15 April is the first by an Indian External Affairs Minister to the country.
“A great green transport conversation with Mozambique’s Minister of Transport and Communications and President, Mozambican Port and Rail Authority Mateus Magala. Talked about expansion of train network, electric mobility and waterways connectivity. India is a reliable partner in this regard,” he tweeted.
He also took a ride on a train made in India.
“Ride on the ‘Made in India’ train from Maputo to Machava with Mozambique’s Transport Minister Mateus Magala. Appreciate RITES CMD Rahul Mithal joining the trip,” he tweeted.
He also interacted with the Indian community and visited a temple. “Offered prayers at Shri Vishvambhar Mahadev Temple in Maputo this evening. Delighted to interact with the Indian community there,” he tweeted.
Jaishankar arrived in Maputo from Uganda where he held talks with the country’s top leadership including President Yoweri Museveni and discussed possible cooperation in the areas of trade, infrastructure, energy and defence.
(with PTI inputs)
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