Watch: Jaishankar rides on ‘Made in India’ train in Mozambique’s Maputo

Last Update: April 14, 2023, 02:56 IST

Jaishankar arrived in Maputo from Uganda where he held talks with the country’s top leadership including President Yoweri Museveni. (Image: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar/Twitter)

Jaishankar arrived here on Thursday on a three-day visit to the capital of Mozambique.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took a ride on a ‘Made in India’ train during his visit to the capital of Mozambique on Thursday and discussed India’s partnership in expanding train network electric mobility and waterways connectivity with Mozambique’s Transport Minister .

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 Mozambican Minister of Transport and Communications and Chairman, 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.

Took a ride on a ‘Made in India’ train from Maputo to Machawa with Mozambique’s Transport Minister Mateus Magala. Appreciate Rahul Mittal, CMD RITES for joining us in this journey.”

He also interacted with the Indian community and visited a temple.

“Offered prayers at Shri Vishvambhar Mahadev Temple in Maputo this evening. It was a pleasure to interact with the Indian community there.”

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.

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