A grant of Rs 10 million dollars from Saudi Arabia

Showkutally Soodhun had announced, last week, that Saudi Arabia will give a special grant in aid to Mauritius for the construction of a cancer hospital. On Thursday, his Ministry received a mail confirming a grant of 10 million dollars.

In a statement to News on Sunday, the Vice Prime Minister declared that this grant demonstrates the level of diplomatic relationship between the government of Mauritius and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. "I have to thank the Crown Prince, who has been agreeable to my request. Moreover, a Memorandum of Understanding will be signed shortly between the Chambers of Commerce of Mauritius and Saudi Arabia. This will be a boost in trade between the two countries,” he said.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has also allocated, this week, a scholarship to a Mauritian student. Showkutally Soodhun has been invited to participate in the Air show which will be held in Dubai next week.