Now, pay via UPI in Sri Lanka, Mauritius

New Delhi, February 12

PM Narendra Modi, along with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth, inaugurated the launch of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services in both the countries. They also virtually witnessed the launch of RuPay card services in Mauritius.

PM Modi said this was a special day for the three friendly nations and proof of the three government’s commitment towards the development and wellbeing of their people.

He hoped that fintech connectivity will further strengthen cross-border transactions and connections. Jugnauth said the co-branded RuPay card would be designated as a domestic card in Mauritius and would greatly facilitate the citizens of both countries.

Wickremesinghe congratulated PM Modi also for the consecration of the Ram Mandir.

PM Modi spoke at length on the changes India saw due to digital public infrastructure.

“The use of technology is promoting transparency and reducing corruption,” he said.

“I am confident that Indian tourists will give priority to destinations with UPI,” he added. Nepal, Bhutan, Singapore and the UAE have already enrolled for the RuPay card which is being launched in Mauritius.