Port Louis – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the Guest of Honour at Mauritius’s National Day celebrations next month, as announced by Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam on Friday.
Addressing Parliament, Ramgoolam expressed gratitude for PM Modi accepting the invitation despite his demanding schedule, citing Modi’s recent international engagements in Paris and the United States.
🗣️ “It is indeed a singular privilege for our country to host such a distinguished personality… despite his very tight schedule,” Ramgoolam said.
🌍 India-Mauritius: A Bond of Friendship
PM Modi’s visit underscores the strong bilateral ties between the two nations, rooted in shared history, culture, and deep people-to-people connections. Notably, nearly 70% of Mauritius’s 1.2 million population is of Indian origin.
🗣️ “The visit of Modi is a testimony of the close relations between our two nations,” Ramgoolam added.
🤝 Mutual Respect & Partnership
In November 2024, PM Modi congratulated Ramgoolam on his historic electoral win, expressing eagerness to strengthen the “unique partnership” between the two countries.
📢 PM Modi on X (formerly Twitter):
“Had a warm conversation with my friend @Ramgoolam_Dr, congratulating him on his historic electoral victory. Look forward to working closely together to strengthen our special and unique partnership.”
🇮🇳🇲🇺 Why This Visit Matters:
🔸 Reinforces diplomatic ties between India and Mauritius.
🔸 Highlights India’s strategic partnership in the Indian Ocean region.
🔸 Symbolizes cultural and historical people-to-people connections.
🎉 With PM Modi gracing the Mauritius National Day as the Guest of Honour, the celebrations promise to further strengthen the deep-rooted friendship between the two nations.