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PM Modi and Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam traveled together from their one-on-one meeting at the Mauritius PM’s office to the banquet venue. | Image:
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam traveled together from their one-on-one meeting at the Mauritius PM’s office to the banquet venue on Tuesday, reflecting the deep respect and strong relationship between the two nations.
‘Mauritius A Vital Bridge Between India & Global South’
During his visit, PM Modi described Mauritius as a vital bridge between India and the global South, calling it a “mini India.” He recalled announcing India’s SAGAR vision in 2015. He stated that when Mauritius prospers, India celebrates.
Speaking to the Indian diaspora, PM Modi shed light on the global appeal of Bihar’s Makhana and Lord Buddha’s teachings, reinforcing India’s commitment to preserving and promoting its heritage.
“Mauritius is also a bridge connecting India to the wider Global South. A decade ago, in 2015, on my first as the PM, I announced India’s SAGAR vision. SAGAR means Security and Growth for All in the Region. Today, Mauritius is still at the heart of this vision,” PM Modi said.
“Mauritius is like a garden of various cultures. A ‘mini India’ resides in Mauritius. I understand your emotional connection with Bihar and Bhojpur. We will bring Bihar’s pride back. Lord Buddha’s teachings are inspiring the world for global peace. Soon, Bihar’s ‘Makhana’ will be a part of the snack menu all over the world,” PM Modi added.
The event was attended by Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, his wife, and other cabinet ministers.
PM Modi’s Gifts to Mauritius PM
During his visit, PM Modi toured the Ayurveda garden at the State House in Mauritius, developed in collaboration with India. He was accompanied by Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool.
PM Modi presented Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards to Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and his wife, Veena Ramgoolam. He announced that the OCI status would now be extended to the seventh generation of the Indian diaspora in Mauritius.
PM Modi 1st Indian to Receive Mauritius’ Highest Civilian Honour
Earlier in the day, Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced that PM Modi would be conferred with the nation’s highest civilian honor, The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean.
PM Modi is the first Indian to receive this prestigious award, marking the 21st international honor conferred upon him by a foreign nation.