Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, held talks in Varanasi on September 11, focusing on strengthening ties between the two nations. Ramgoolam is on an eight-day visit to India and is currently in Varanasi, where he is expected to discuss with PM Modi how to further strengthen the ‘Enhanced Strategic Partnership’ between the two nations.
Earlier, the Mauritius PM also met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and discussed the multifaceted bilateral partnership between New Delhi and Port Louis. “Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called on PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam of Mauritius today in Varanasi. Discussed multifaceted partnership and reaffirmed commitment in strengthening India-Mauritius Enhanced Strategic Partnership anchored in shared history, culture & people-to-people ties,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) posted on X.
The meeting in the ancient city of Varanasi will highlight the civilisational connect, spiritual linkages, and enduring people-to-people bonds that have long defined the special relationship between India and Mauritius. During their bilateral discussions, the two leaders are expected to review the entire spectrum of cooperation, with particular emphasis on development partnership and capacity building.