Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Mauritius on a two-day visit. Prime Minister Modi was warmly welcomed. The main objective of this visit is to further strengthen relations between India and Mauritius and promote cooperation between the two countries. This visit of Prime Minister Modi is taking place at the invitation of Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam. During this, Prime Minister Modi will also participate in the National Day celebrations of Mauritius, which will be celebrated on March 12.
Purpose of the Prime Minister’s visit
“This visit will add a new and bright chapter to the relationship between India and Mauritius,” PM Modi said in a statement before leaving for Mauritius. He also informed that his visit is part of the ‘SAGAR Vision’, which aims to promote security, development and cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region. ‘SAGAR’ stands for “Security and Growth for All in the Region”. “The focus of our efforts will always be the progress and prosperity of our people as well as regional security and development,” PM Modi said.
Importance of India-Mauritius relations
Prime Minister Modi described Mauritius as a close maritime neighbour, a key partner in the Indian Ocean and a gateway to the African continent. He said, “We are deeply connected to each other through history, geography and culture. The deep mutual trust between the two countries, our shared belief in the values of democracy and pride in diversity are our strengths.” Prime Minister Modi also said that the historic and close ties between India and Mauritius are a source of our shared pride.
Strong partnership between the two countries
Prime Minister Modi said that in the last 10 years, there has been significant progress in relations between the two countries through several people-friendly initiatives. He also pointed out that India is a major trading partner of Mauritius. Trade and economic cooperation between the two countries is getting stronger. Mauritius has achieved the status of becoming the second largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in India for 2023-24, after Singapore.
Involvement of Indian Armed Forces
During PM Modi’s visit, a contingent of Indian Armed Forces, a warship of Indian Navy and Akash Ganga ‘Skydiving Team’ of Indian Air Force will also participate in Mauritius’ National Day celebrations. This participation is expected to further strengthen defence and security cooperation between India and Mauritius. It reflects the active role of Indian Armed Forces, which helps in promoting mutual security relations between the two countries.
Strategic importance under SAGAR vision
Prime Minister Modi explained the SAGAR vision in detail and said that it is to promote cooperation in regional security and development. This vision can be an important step for India and Mauritius to work jointly on maritime security, climate change and other developmental issues.
Mauritius is an important ally in the Indian Ocean region, and it is also an important strategic partner for India. There are opportunities for cooperation between the two countries in important areas such as maritime security and fisheries.
Prospects for the future of India and Mauritius
The future of partnership between India and Mauritius is very bright. During this visit of Prime Minister Modi, many bilateral agreements and projects can be discussed, which can further promote trade, education, health and cultural exchange between the two countries. Apart from this, joint initiatives are also likely in the field of security, energy, climate change and sustainable development.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mauritius is an important opportunity to further strengthen cooperation and partnership between the two countries. The deep ties, shared interests and cultural similarities between India and Mauritius make this visit even more important. Prime Minister Modi’s visit will infuse a new energy in India-Mauritius relations and will give a new direction to the relations between the two countries in the future.
This visit of Prime Minister Modi can prove to be an important milestone for India and Mauritius, which will further strengthen cooperation between the two countries in various fields.
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