Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam met in New Delhi to discuss their countries’ bilateral partnership, focusing on the Special Economic Package. Both leaders emphasized their commitment to strengthening the India-Mauritius Enhanced Strategic Partnership, especially in utilizing new technologies for the benefit of their people.
During the meeting, the leaders reviewed various aspects of their partnership, including the progress made under the Special Economic Package. PM Modi reiterated India’s dedication to supporting Mauritius’ development priorities under Vision MAHASAGAR and the Neighbourhood First policy. Ramgoolam mentioned that this meeting marked his third interaction with PM Modi in recent times, following their previous meetings in Mauritius and Varanasi.
Ramgoolam expressed gratitude to PM Modi for the warm reception and cooperation, highlighting the deepening ties between Mauritius and India. The two leaders had a phone call last week to assess the ongoing cooperation between their nations, setting the stage for their in-person meeting during the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. Both leaders affirmed their commitment to enhancing the special and historic relationship between India and Mauritius, aiming for shared objectives of peace and stability in the Indian Ocean Region.
India and Mauritius share a strong bond based on historical, cultural, and people-to-people connections. Recognizing Mauritius as a crucial maritime neighbor in the Indian Ocean Region, India values its partnership with Mauritius under Vision MAHASAGAR and the Neighbourhood First Policy. The leaders’ previous interactions in Varanasi led to a comprehensive review of their Enhanced Strategic Partnership, identifying opportunities for deeper collaboration across various sectors to promote mutual prosperity.
