Prime Minister Narendra Modi Arrives in Mauritius on Tuesday for a two-day State Visit, which aims to further strengthen the relationship between the two nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Arrives in Mauritius for Two-Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Mauritius 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. He was received at the airport in Port Louis by Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam. The two leaders were caught exchanging a warm hug as PM Modi landed at the airport.
Mauritius Day is celebrated every year on March 12 to commemorate the country’s independence from Britain in 1968 and its transition to a republic in 1992.
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Ahead of his departure, Modi on Monday expressed confidence that the visit would mark a “new and bright” chapter in India-Mauritius relations.
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 the visit at the invitation of Ramgoolam, the two countries will sign several pacts providing for cooperation in the areas of capacity building, trade and tackling cross-border financial crimes.
In his departure statement, the prime minister said he was looking forward to engaging with the leadership of Mauritius to elevate “our partnership in all its facets and strengthen our enduring friendship for the progress and prosperity of our peoples”.
“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…Deep mutual trust, a shared belief in the values of democracy, and celebration of our diversity are our strengths,” Modi said, adding that the close and historical people-to-people connection between the two sides is a source of shared pride.
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.