Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on March 12 nd discussed ways to further strengthen India-Mauritius cooperation across various sectors. Both leaders have a positive relationship. Pravind Jugnauth also attended the swearing-in ceremony for the Modi Government’s third term in June 2024.
PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Mauritius from March 11-12. Later in the day, he is set to attend the National Day celebrations of the East African nation. Earlier in the day, he extended his best wishes to the people of Mauritius via X, stating, “National Day wishes to the people of Mauritius. Looking forward to today’s programmes, including taking part in the celebrations.”
On March 11, PM Modi held productive talks with his Mauritian counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in Port Louis. The discussions focused on reviewing bilateral relations, assessing ongoing collaborations, and exploring new avenues to enhance the special bond between the two nations.
In a unique and symbolic gesture reflecting the deep ties between India and Mauritius, both leaders travelled together in the same car to a banquet hosted by PM Ramgoolam in honour of the visiting Indian leader. This reaffirmed the strength of their partnership, which has significantly deepened over the past decade under PM Modi’s leadership.
The Government of Mauritius had announced its decision to bestow the country’s highest honour ‘The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his ongoing two-day State Visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago. It is also the 21st international award bestowed upon PM Modi by a country.
PM Ramgoolam had also personally welcomed PM Modi at the airport early on Tuesday morning, further highlighting the warmth of their relationship. During their meeting, PM Modi reiterated India’s commitment to being a trusted development partner for Mauritius, emphasising that both countries would continue working together to advance the interests of the Global South.
