PM Modi’s visit to Mauritius on Tuesday, where he was given a grand welcome. Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam himself reached the airport and welcomed Prime Minister Modi. People of the Indian community were also present at the airport in large numbers and looked excited to get a glimpse of their beloved leader.
Sharad Barnwal, a member of the Indian diaspora community, said on this occasion, “We are all very excited. We have been gathered here since morning. The friendship between India and Mauritius has always been strong, and after this visit this relationship will become even stronger.”
Dr. Kadambini Acharya, Director of the Cultural Center of the Indian High Commission, said, “We were preparing for a long time to welcome PM Modi. This is a proud moment for us. We will be very happy to see and welcome him.”
Aim to give new heights to bilateral relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Mauritius on a two-day state visit late Monday night. He will participate as the chief guest in the 57th National Day celebrations of Mauritius. The purpose of this visit is to further strengthen the strong historical, cultural and strategic ties between the two countries.
India’s Foreign Ministry has described this visit as “an important step towards further strengthening the long-term India-Mauritius relations”. The official statement of the ministry said, “This visit of the Prime Minister will help in increasing cooperation between the two countries in various fields such as trade, culture, education and maritime security.”
Prime Minister Modi issued a statement before his visit and said, “Mauritius is a close maritime neighbor, an important partner in the Indian Ocean region and a gateway to the African continent. I am visiting Mauritius at the invitation of Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam and am excited to participate in the National Day celebrations there.”
He further said, “We are connected by history, geography and culture. Our mutual trust, shared faith in democracy and celebration of diversity are our strengths. In the last ten years, we have taken many people-to-people initiatives, which have further strengthened our relations.”
Key areas of India-Mauritius partnership
India and Mauritius have deep historical and cultural ties. Mauritius has a large number of people of Indian origin, who act as a bridge between the two countries. In the last few years, India has assisted in many development projects in Mauritius. These include areas like infrastructure, healthcare, education and digital development.
During this visit of Prime Minister Modi, many important agreements are likely to be signed between the two countries. These will focus on increasing cooperation in areas like maritime security, trade, investment, information technology and education.
In particular, India has provided financial and technical assistance to Mauritius for several major infrastructure projects. India’s contribution to Mauritius in the field of Metro Express project, e-governance initiative and solar energy has been remarkable. These projects have accelerated economic development in Mauritius and further strengthened the trust between the two countries.
Strategic cooperation in the Indian Ocean region
Under India’s “SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)” policy, India and Mauritius are working together to promote peace, security and development in the Indian Ocean region. Maritime security and regional stability are also likely to be discussed during this visit.
Prime Minister Modi said, “I am confident that this visit will build on the foundation of our strong relations of the past years and take India-Mauritius relations to a new and bright chapter. We are committed to taking our partnership to new heights for the progress and prosperity of the citizens of both countries, and for the security and development of the Indian Ocean region.”
Participation of Indian community
Mauritius has a large Indian-origin population, which is an important link in the relations between India and Mauritius. There is a lot of enthusiasm among the Indian community there about the visit of Prime Minister Modi.
Ramesh Chetti, a local resident of Mauritius, said, “We consider India as our motherland, and this visit of Prime Minister Modi is very important for us. We are proud that India has always supported us.”
Prime Minister Modi will hold bilateral talks with the top leadership of Mauritius during this visit and will also inaugurate some major projects.
Conclusion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mauritius is an important step towards further strengthening the historical relations between the two countries. Apart from promoting cooperation in areas such as trade, maritime security, education and infrastructure, this visit will also strengthen engagement with the Indian community.
This visit is expected to give a new direction to friendship and cooperation between the two countries, which will also promote peace, security and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region. source ANINEWS
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