Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome in Mauritius on Tuesday. The PM is in the island nation for a two-day state visit where he will participate as the chief guest in the country’s national day celebrations and engage with its top leadership.
Despite the early hour, he was welcomed by the country’s top dignitaries, with Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam greeting him with a garland. He was joined by the Deputy Prime Minister, Chief Justice of Mauritius, Speaker of the National Assembly, Leader of the Opposition, Foreign Minister, Cabinet Secretary, Chairperson of the Grand Port District Council, and several other high-ranking officials.
A total of 200 dignitaries, including MPs, MLAs, members of the Diplomatic Corps, and religious leaders, were present to welcome PM Modi, underscoring the significance of his visit.
At the invitation of his Mauritius counterpart, Navin Ramgoolam, Modi’s visit will see the signing of several agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation in capacity building, trade, and combating cross-border financial crimes.
Before departing for Mauritius, Modi expressed optimism, stating that his visit would mark a “new and bright” chapter in India-Mauritius relations.
During his stay, he will meet the President of Mauritius, hold discussions with the Prime Minister, and engage with senior officials and political leaders. He will also interact with the Indian community and inaugurate the Civil Service College and the Area Health Centre, both built with India’s grant assistance.
PM To Inaugurate India-Funded Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate over 20 India-funded projects, ranging from capacity building to community-linked infrastructure, during his two-day state visit to Mauritius, beginning Tuesday, officials said.
The prime minister will also announce new major infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening democracy in the Southeast African island nation.
Prime Minister Modi, along with his Mauritian counterpart Navin Ramgoolam, will jointly inaugurate the Civil Services College building. The construction of the building was completed at an approximate cost of USD 4.75 million. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the project was signed in 2017.
