Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Mauritius at 6 AM (local time) on Tuesday, where he was greeted with a grand and warm welcome by the country’s top leadership.
Mauritius Leadership Extends a Special Welcome
At this early hour, Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam personally welcomed PM Modi with a garland, accompanied by senior dignitaries, including:
- Deputy Prime Minister
- Chief Justice of Mauritius
- Speaker of the National Assembly
- Leader of the Opposition
- Foreign Minister
- Cabinet Secretary
- Chairperson of Grand Port District Council
- MPs, MLAs, diplomatic corps, and religious leaders
A total of 200 dignitaries were present to receive PM Modi, reflecting the deep ties between India and Mauritius.
Strengthening “India-Mauritius Enduring Ties”
PM Modi departed for Mauritius late Monday night on a two-day State visit, during which he will attend the National Day celebrations as the Chief Guest on March 12.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasized the significance of the visit in strengthening the historical partnership between the two nations.
“Strengthening India-Mauritius enduring ties! PM @narendramodi has embarked on a 2-day State visit to Port Louis. PM will participate as the Chief Guest at Mauritius’ National Day Celebrations & also meet Mauritian leadership & dignitaries,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X.
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Excitement Among the Indian Diaspora
Members of the Indian community gathered at the airport to catch a glimpse of PM Modi.
- Sharad Barnwal, a member of the Indian diaspora, expressed enthusiasm:
“We are all very excited. We have gathered here since morning. The friendship between India and Mauritius has always been great, and after this visit of PM Modi, the relationship will get stronger.” - Kadambini Acharya, Director of the Cultural Centre at the Indian High Commission in Mauritius, highlighted the preparations:
“We have been preparing to welcome PM Modi for the last month. We are delighted to receive him.”
Expectations from the Visit
- Bilateral meetings with Mauritius’ leadership
- Participation in National Day celebrations on March 12
- Strengthening economic, strategic, and cultural ties under India’s Vision SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)
PM Modi’s visit is set to further elevate India-Mauritius relations, reinforcing their shared vision for regional stability, development, and people-to-people ties.