High Commissioner-designate of India to Nauru, Vishvas Sapkal has presented his credentials to President Baron Waqa
“As High Commissioner of India it would be my constant endeavour to work for further strengthening and expanding the friendly relations between our governments and peoples. We also look forward to further cooperating in multilateral fora on issues of common concern.
“We share the common commitment to work for the inclusive social and economic development of our peoples. India is happy to share its developmental experiences and work with Nauru in the framework of South-South Cooperation.
“Nauru has made considerable progress in the area of economic development and we congratulate you in this regard.”
In response, President Waqa was “happily reminded of the close relationship which our two countries have enjoyed and nurtured over the years.”
“This friendship is based on our common desires for lasting peace, security and economic prosperity for our people and to strengthen this relationship through collaboration and cooperation on a bilateral basis as well as on a multilateral level and trust that this will be further enhance during your tenure.
“Nauru has benefited immensely from India’s generous assistance and support,” President Waqa said.
He thanked the Government and people of India and to High Commissioner Sapkal for the task and responsibility of strengthening and further promoting the special bonds of friendship between Nauru and India.
Following the presentation of credentials was a private meeting then courtesy calls on the Speaker of Parliament Cyril Buramen and Cabinet Ministers.
The High Commissioner also made a brief stop at the Able-Disable Centre to donate US$600 before heading to the north side of the Island to Anetan for the unveiling of the name board of the seawall project of Anetan in which the Government of India has contributed considerably towards for the construction of the seawall and expansion of the raised land previously eroded by ocean waves.
Photo Twitter: High Commissioner-designate of India to Nauru, Vishvas Sapkal
