In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "His coming to Kashi becomes even more special considering the cultural significance of this city and the strong cultural linkages between India and Mauritius. We reviewed all aspects of bilateral cooperation and discussed regional as well as global issues. We
Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam witnessed the Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, highlighting the spiritual and cultural bonds between India and Mauritius, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
India and Mauritius have reached an understanding on conducting trade in local currencies, with discussions now taking place between the central banks of both countries, said MEA foreign secretary Vikram Misri during a special briefing on Thursday.
India on Thursday announced a Special Economic Package for Mauritius worth nearly USD 680 million (MUR 30 billion) across health, infrastructure, and maritime security sectors during the ongoing state visit of Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam to India.
Mauritius PM Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam is on an 8-day visit to India. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Mauritius is key to India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Global South engagement, with strong ties reflected in multiple MoUs signed between the two countries.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday underlined the importance of taking diplomacy beyond the national capital while highlighting India's decision to extend a special economic package to Mauritius during PM Ramgoolam's ongoing State visit.
Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Thursday revealed that after the UK handed over the sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia, to Mauritius, a vessel was offered by the British Government to hoist its national flag there but Port Louis declined, opti
"Today we have decided on a Special Economic Package keeping in mind the needs and priorities of Mauritius. It will strengthen infrastructure, create new employment opportunities, and strengthen health facilities," PM modi said in a joint media briefing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with his Mauritian counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Thursday. The Mauritius PM is on his first overseas bilateral visit to India in his current term, from September 9-16.
Prime Minister Modi will hold a roadshow in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, where he will also host Mauritius Prime Minister Ramgoolam, who is on a state visit to India from September 9 to 16.