Launch of UPI services in Sri Lanka, Mauritius symbol of Global South cooperation: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the launch of India’s UPI services in island countries Sri Lanka and Mauritius is a symbol of India’s cooperation with the Global South.

Addressing the launching ceremony virtually, in the virtual presence of Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, PM Modi said he was confident that Indian tourists would prioritise these destinations with the availability of Unified Payments Interface (UPI).