President Droupadi Murmu has said that Mauritius occupies a special place in India’s Neighbourhood First Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision and in India’s commitment to the Global South. Welcoming Prime Minister of Mauritius Navinchandra Ramgoolam at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, 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.
Prime Minister of Mauritius is concluding his eight-day state visit today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam held delegation-level talks in Varanasi and comprehensively reviewed the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between India and Mauritius.
They also identified new opportunities to deepen collaboration across sectors of mutual interest that will drive shared prosperity for both countries, their peoples, and the region. The leaders also witnessed MoU exchanges spanning science, oceanography, power, hydrography, community development and Capacity Building. Mr Modi also announced a special economic package keeping in mind the needs and priorities of Mauritius. In Delhi, Mr Ramgoolam paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Saidaiv Atal. He also visited the new Parliament Building.
Mr Ramgoolam also visited Mumbai, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Tirupati and Dehradun during the visit. Anupam Mishra, Akashvani, News Delhi.