Modi in Mauritius on a two-day visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Mauritius on Tuesday for a two-day State Visit, where he will participate in the country’s national day celebrations as the chief guest and hold talks with top leaders.
At the invitation of his Mauritius counterpart, Navin Ramgoolam, Modi’s visit will see the signing of multiple agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in capacity building, trade, and efforts to combat cross-border financial crimes.
Modi will call on the president of Mauritius, meet the prime minister, and hold meetings with senior dignitaries and leaders of political parties in the island nation.
During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will also engage with members of the Indian community and inaugurate two key projects, the civil service college and an area health centre, both built with India’s grant assistance.
In his departure statement, PM Modi said he looked forward to discussions with Mauritius’ leadership to enhance “our partnership in all its facets and strengthen our enduring friendship for the progress and prosperity of our people.”
A contingent of the Indian armed forces will participate in the celebrations on Wednesday, along with an Indian Navy warship and the Akash Ganga skydiving team of the Indian Air Force.
“Mauritius is a close maritime neighbour, a key partner in the Indian Ocean, and a gateway to the African Continent. We are connected by history, geography, and culture,” said PM Modi.
“Deep mutual trust, a shared belief in the values of democracy, and celebration of our diversity are our strengths,” he added.
The deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between the two nations stem from a longstanding people-to-people connection, which the prime minister described as a source of shared pride.