President Droupadi Murmu participated as the Chief Guest at the 56th Mauritius Independence Day celebrations and appreciated the growing ties between the two countries.
President Droupadi Murmu hailed the ties between India and Mauritius, stating that the relation has grown stronger through the decades, through securing the shared waters of the Indian Ocean, sharing Covid vaccines during the pandemic and supporting each other in global platforms.
The official ceremony, held at the University of Mauritius, saw President Murmu addressing the gathering with a compelling message for the Mauritian youth.
The decision would allow the younger Mauritians of Indian origin to become overseas citizens of India and to reconnect with the land of their ancestors.
President Droupadi Murmu held a "tete-a-tete" meeting with Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jagnauth on Monday to discuss ways to further strengthen India-Mauritius bilateral relations. President Murmu also presented a RuPay card to Mauritius PM as a special gesture.
As a significant highlight of the visit, President Murmu will be the Chief Guest at the National Day celebrations of Mauritius, marking a new milestone in the longstanding friendship between the two countries.
President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a State visit to Mauritius from March 11 to 13 and along with Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, will jointly inaugurate 14 India-assisted projects, said the Ministry of External Affairs.
After President Droupadi Murmu nominated Sudha Murty for the Rajya Sabha, philanthropist and author Murty said that she is happy that she is getting a bigger platform to work for the poor people adding that her nomination and work had nothing to do with politics.
PM Modi took to X to congratulate Murty and said her contributions to diverse fields including social work, philanthropy and education have been immense and inspiring.
Addressing a group of naval officers, President Murmu said, "With India emerging as a global power, the need for supporting the Indian Navy through efficient logistic management using the most advanced technology, cannot be over-emphasized. Both these services are vital for the smooth functi