Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the deep and enduring relationship between India and Mauritius, stating that their ties have “no boundaries” and vowing to work together for the benefit of their people and the peace and security of the region.
Speaking at a banquet dinner hosted by Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, PM Modi expressed the unique bond between the two nations. “If there is one country in the world which has full rights over India, that is Mauritius. There are no boundaries to our relations. There is no limit to our hopes and aspirations regarding our relations. In the future, we will keep working together for our people and peace and security of the region,” he stated.
Recalling his earlier visit to Mauritius, PM Modi highlighted the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision, underscoring Mauritius’s importance as India’s “close maritime neighbour” and “important partner” in the Indian Ocean region. “During my last visit to Mauritius, I proposed vision SAGAR. Regional development, security and prosperity are central to it. I believe that the countries of the Global South need to raise voices together. During our presidency of the G20, we placed the priority of the Global South at the centre and invited Mauritius as our special guest,” he said.
Expressing gratitude for the warm welcome, PM Modi described his visit as more than just political—it was like visiting family. “A visit to Mauritius is always very special for any Indian Prime Minister. It is not just a political visit but an opportunity to meet one’s family… It is a matter of good fortune for me that, once again, I am participating as the chief guest on the occasion of Mauritius’ National Day. On this occasion, I extend my heartfelt best wishes to all of you on behalf of 140 crore Indians,” he said.
The partnership between India and Mauritius, PM Modi noted, goes beyond historical ties, built on shared values, trust, and a vision for a bright future. He lauded Mauritius PM Ramgoolam’s leadership in strengthening bilateral relations. “You have always led our relations and based on this leadership, our partnership is reaching new heights in all areas,” he remarked.
Calling India a “trusted and reliable partner” of Mauritius, PM Modi emphasized India’s role in Mauritius’s development journey. “India takes immense pride in being a trusted and reliable partner of Mauritius, playing an integral role in its developmental journey. Together, we are collaborating on significant infrastructure projects which are leaving a mark on development in Mauritius. Collaboration between India and Mauritius in skill development and human resource development is visible in government and private sectors. We have always stood by each other like a family in challenging times, whether it is a natural disaster or COVID-19,” he added.
PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Mauritius to attend the National Day celebrations as the Chief Guest. In recognition of his contributions, Mauritius PM Ramgoolam announced the country’s highest honor, ‘The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean,’ for PM Modi.
