Prime Minister of Mauritius Navinchandra Ramgoolam today called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Welcoming the Prime Minister and his delegation, the President said that Mauritius occupies a special place in India’s Neighbourhood First Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision and in India’s commitment to the Global South. The President said that the partnership and cooperation between the two nations have been growing steadily in every field. She stated that this growth is reflected in the recent elevation of the relationship to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership.

The President was happy to note that India is supporting the developmental priorities of the Government of Mauritius and expressed confidence that the new Special Economic Package will be able to meet the needs of the government and people of Mauritius. She said that the projects, including hospitals, roads, port development, defence procurement and joint surveillance, will enhance infrastructure and will have a positive impact on the lives of people in the coming years. President Murmu added that bilateral cooperation is now also expanding in new areas, including digital technologies and the space sector.

The President expressed confidence that with the vast leadership experience of Prime Minister Ramgoolam, India-Mauritius’ long-standing bilateral ties will further strengthen in the times to come. The meeting concludes Prime Minister Ramgoolam’s State Visit to India from 9th to 16th September, during which he visited Mumbai, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Tirupati.