India and Mauritius celebrated their enduring friendship in a grand way at the 57th Mauritius National Day parade. The Indian Navy made an impressive appearance, with a marching contingent, a Navy band, and two MH-60R helicopters from INS Imphal.
Visuals show a flock of people lining up on the roads just to catch PM Modi's glimpse. The excitement surrounding PM Modi's visit was palpable, with thousands of people gathering to witness the events.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after concluding his two-day State visit to Mauritius, on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam and the people and Government of Mauritius for their warm hospitality.
BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recognition with Mauritius's highest civilian award, calling it a proud moment for India.
The two leaders also agreed to hold the second session of the High Power Joint Trade Committee under the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) to further strengthen trade, economic cooperation and partnership between the two nations.
PM Modi was the Chief Guest at Mauritius' National Day for the second time, an honour he first received in 2015. During his visit, he held a meeting with the leaders and interacted with the Indian community in Mauritius.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), PM Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius Navinchandra Ramgoolam acknowledged that their bilateral relations enjoy a high degree of trust and mutual understanding at various levels, complemented by regular high-level exchanges
Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, he said, "Yahan bahut samay se varsha nahi ho rahi thi, aaj unke charan padte hi varsha hone lagi...I hope the relationship between the two countries continues growing."
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mauritius has yielded significant outcomes, with India and Mauritius elevating their partnership to a strategic level. This development marks a first for India with any nation in its neighborhood.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the highest civilian award of Mauritius on Wednesday. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi reacted to the development and said that it is a matter of immense pride for all the 140 crore Indians.
In a symbolic gesture of cultural and spiritual connection, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday mixed the sacred waters of the Ganges, brought from the Prayagraj Mahakumbh, into the Ganga Talao (Grand Bassin) at Port Louis in Mauritius.