Prime Minister Narendra Modi met along with his Mauritian counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, on Thursday. The 2 leaders held a bilateral assembly and exchanged a number of paperwork.
PM Narendra Modi highlighted the particular relationship between India and Mauritius and reiterated how the Indian Ocean nation is an integral pillar of India’s Neighbourhood First coverage and imaginative and prescient, MAHASAGAR.
The leaders held the bilateral assembly in PM Modi’s parliamentary constituency of Varanasi and greeted one another, reflecting the bonhomie and the energy of India-Mauritius ties.
Addressing a joint press briefing after the bilateral assembly and the trade of paperwork, PM Modi mentioned that it was a second of satisfaction for him to welcome Ramgoolam in Kashi. Listed here are the highest quotes by PM Narendra Modi:
1-Whereas we welcome our associates from Mauritius right this moment, this isn’t only a formal assembly however a religious assembly. That’s the reason I’m proud to say that India and Mauritius should not simply companions however one household. Mauritius is a vital pillar of India’s neighbourhood-first coverage and imaginative and prescient, MAHASAGAR.
2-Right now, we held a complete evaluation of all elements of our bilateral cooperation. We additionally exchanged views on regional and international points… India has at all times supported decolonisation and full recognition of Mauritius’s sovereignty, and we’ve got constantly stood firmly with Mauritius on this concern.
3-From historical instances, Kashi has been the image of Indian civilisation and the soul of tradition. Our tradition and traditions reached Mauritius from India centuries in the past and have been absorbed into the life there. Like the continual circulation of Ganga in Kashi, the regular circulation of Indian tradition has been enriching and making Mauritius affluent.
4-What has occurred once I landed at Varanasi… the welcome that we obtained… I imagine no different prime minister has ever obtained and I’m glad that is your constituency. I can perceive why you might be getting elected with such large numbers.
5-India and Mauritius are two nations, however our desires and future are one.
6-India is totally dedicated to strengthening the safety and maritime capability of the Unique Financial Zone of Mauritius.
7-Free, open, affluent Indian Ocean is in our shared curiosity.
8-Free, open, affluent Indian Ocean is in our shared curiosity.
9-India and Mauritius will take steps to conduct commerce in native forex
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“It’s a matter of satisfaction for me to welcome you in my parliamentary constituency. For hundreds of years, Kashi has been an emblem of India’s civilization and tradition. Our traditions and values reached Mauritius centuries in the past and have become deeply rooted in its lifestyle. Right now, as we welcome our associates from Mauritius in Kashi, this isn’t only a formal event however an emotional bond. I proudly say that India and Mauritius should not simply companions, however one household.”
The go to builds on the momentum generated by Modi’s state go to to Mauritius in March 2025, throughout which the 2 leaders elevated the connection to an “enhanced strategic partnership”.
Ramgoolam arrived in Varanasi on Wednesday and was obtained by Governor Patel and Finance Minister Suresh Khanna. He’s scheduled to attend the Ganga ‘aarti’ on Thursday night and go to the Kashi Vishwanath temple on Friday morning earlier than his departure.
The Significance of Varanasi
The assembly between the 2 leaders in Varanasi underscores the enduring civilizational join, religious bonds and deep-rooted people-to-people ties which have formed the particular and distinctive relationship between India and Mauritius.
The go to builds upon the constructive momentum generated by PM Modi’s State Go to to Mauritius in March 2025, throughout which the 2 leaders elevated the bilateral relationship to an ‘Enhanced Strategic Partnership’.
India and Mauritius are two nations, however our desires and future are one.
The deepening cooperation between the 2 nations is critical not just for the prosperity of the individuals of each nations but additionally for the collective aspirations of the World South.

