Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Mauritius on Tuesday to a grand and warm welcome. According to news agency ANI, PM Modi at this early hour was received by the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam.
Ramgoolam 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 Grand Port District Council and many others.
According to the report, a total of 200 dignitaries were present to welcome PM Modi at the early hour, including the MPs, MLAs, diplomatic corps, and religious leaders.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Mauritius late Monday night on a two-day state visit. He will attend the National Day celebrations as the chief guest on March 12.
A Look At PM Modi's Visit To Mauritius
During the visit at the invitation of PM Ramgoolam, the two countries will sign several pacts providing for cooperation in the areas of capacity building, trade, and tackling cross-border financial crimes.
Earlier on Monday, PM Modi said that his visit would open a new and bright chapter in the ties between the two nations.
PM Modi will call on the president of Mauritius, meet the prime minister, and hold meetings with senior dignitaries and leaders of political parties in the island nation. He will also interact with the members of the Indian community and inaugurate the civil service college and the area health centre, both built with India's grant assistance.
In his departure statement, the prime minister said he was looking forward to engaging with the leadership of Mauritius to elevate our partnership in all its facets and strengthen our enduring friendship for the progress and prosperity of our peoples.
On Wednesday, a contingent of Indian armed forces will participate in the celebrations along with a warship of the Indian Navy and the Akash Ganga skydiving team of the Indian Air Force.
Mauritius is a close maritime neighbour, a key partner in the Indian Ocean, and a gateway to the African continent. We are connected by history, geography, and culture, Modi said. Deep mutual trust, a shared belief in the values of democracy, and celebration of our diversity are our strengths, he added.