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Prime Minister Modi met Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Varanasi before bilateral talks focused on development partnership, capacity building, and new areas of cooperation.

PM Modi meets Mauritius PM Ramgoolam in Varanasi

Prime Minister Modi met Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Varanasi before bilateral talks focused on development partnership, capacity building, and new areas of cooperation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met his Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam in his parliamentary constituency ahead of bilateral talks between the two leaders.
The two leaders warmly greeted each other and shook hands.
Earlier, amid the sound of drums and conch shells, Modi's convoy entered the city around 11:30 am.
At several intersections along the route, BJP leaders, party workers and local residents lined up to welcome him, chanting "Har Har Mahadev." In some places, people showered flower petals, while a few were also seen carrying Mauritius flags.
The prime minister landed at Babatpur airport from Delhi, where he was received by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. From there, he proceeded to the Varanasi police lines before travelling by car to Hotel Taj, the venue of his scheduled bilateral meeting with the Mauritius prime minister.
Modi and Ramgoolam are expected to hold discussions on crucial matters of bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on development partnership and capacity building, according to an official statement.
They will also explore collaboration in health, education, science and technology, energy, infrastructure as well as in emerging domains such as renewable energy, digital public infrastructure and the blue economy, it added.
The visit builds on the momentum generated by Modi's state visit to Mauritius in March 2025, during which the two leaders elevated the relationship to an "enhanced strategic partnership".
Ramgoolam arrived in Varanasi on Wednesday and was received by Governor Patel and Finance Minister Suresh Khanna. He is scheduled to attend the Ganga 'aarti' on Thursday evening and visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple on Friday morning before his departure.
BJP leaders said this will be the first bilateral meeting of the prime minister with a head of state in Kashi. Modi had earlier hosted French President Emmanuel Macron in 2018 and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 in Varanasi, but those were not formal bilateral meetings.
The city has been decked up with large hoardings and banners welcoming the visiting dignitary, while BJP banners also thanked Modi for the recent slash in GST on milk and dairy products. A three-layer security cover has been thrown in for the high-profile visit, police said.
Thursday's trip marks Modi's 52nd visit to Varanasi since 2014, when he was first elected from the constituency as Lok Sabha MP, according to party office bearers.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam will hold bilateral talks in Varanasi focusing on development partnership, health, education, technology, and blue economy.

PM Modi to visit Varanasi, hold bilateral talks with Mauritius counterpart

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam will hold bilateral talks in Varanasi focusing on development partnership, health, education, technology, and blue economy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold bilateral talk with his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Varanasi on Thursday.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will welcome PM Modi at the airport around 11 am.
Modi and Ramgoolam are expected to hold discussions on crucial matters of bilateral cooperation, with particular focus on development partnership and capacity building, according to an official statement.
They will also discuss opportunities for expanding collaboration in health, education, science and technology, energy, infrastructure as well as in emerging domains such as renewable energy, digital public infrastructure and the blue economy, it added.
The visit builds on the positive momentum generated by Modi's state visit to Mauritius in March 2025, during which the two leaders elevated the bilateral relationship to an "enhanced strategic partnership".
Ramgoolam arrived in Varanasi on Wednesday and was received by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel along with Finance Minister Suresh Khanna.
The tour is part of a state visit to India by the Mauritian prime minister from September 9 to 16.
According to his itinerary, Ramgoolam is scheduled to attend the Ganga 'aarti' on Thursday evening and visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple on Friday morning, before his departure.
A grand welcome was organised for the visiting dignitary, with people and ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers lining the route from the airport to Hotel Taj.
"After the bilateral meet, the delegation from Mauritius will witness the Ganga Aarti, visit Kashi Vishwanath temple. A cultural program will also be shown to them highlighting the historical ties of the two nations," District Magistrate Satyendar Kumar said.
BJP's local media in-charge Arvind Mishra said that this will be the first bilateral meeting of the prime minister with a head of state in Kashi.
"At a time when turmoil is prevailing in the countries around India, the country is working towards building cordial relations with its neighbours," he noted.
Modi had hosted French President Emmanuel Macron in 2018 and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Varanasi in 2022, but this will be the first formal bilateral meeting with a head of state in the city, he said.
The city was decked up with large hoardings and banners welcoming the Mauritius PM. The BJP has also put up several banners in parts of the state, including Varanasi, thanking PM Modi for the slash in GST on milk and dairy products.
"Thank you Modi ji on behalf of Yaduvansh community for reducing the GST on milk products," read a hoarding in Varanasi with a picture of BJP leader and MLC Subhash Yaduvansh.
Police said a comprehensive three-layer security cover was thrown in for the VIP movement in the iconic temple town which has previously hosted G20 events and dignitaries like Abe and Macron.
BJP city president Pradeep Agrahari said the "Prime Minister has recently reduced GST rates, and both party workers and the people of Kashi are ready to welcome him," Six points have been created between the airport and the venue where BJP workers and leaders will welcome Modi.
Thursday's visit marks the PM's 52nd trip to Varanasi since 2014, when he was first elected from here as Lok Sabha MP, party office bearers said.

India and Mauritius advance their relationship to an 'enhanced strategic partnership,' focusing on trade, maritime security, and countering regional challenges.

India-Mauritius Strengthen Strategic Partnership

India and Mauritius have signed eight agreements to elevate their relationship to an 'enhanced strategic partnership.' Focus areas include trade, maritime security, and regional stability.

India-Mauritius boost ties with enhanced strategic partnership

India and Mauritius enhance relations with an 'enhanced strategic partnership,' signing eight accords to boost trade, maritime security, and economic cooperation.

India and Mauritius on Wednesday elevated their ties to an 'enhanced strategic partnership' and inked eight pacts to boost cooperation in several sectors including trade and maritime security even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled an ambitious vision for the development of the Global South.
The agreements inked will provide for promoting the use of national currencies for cross-border transactions, sharing of maritime data, joint work in combating money laundering and enhancing cooperation in the MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) sector.
On the second and final day of his two-day trip to Port Louis, PM Modi attended the national day celebrations of Mauritius as the chief guest.
A contingent of Indian armed forces also participated in the celebrations along with a warship of the Indian Navy and the Akash Ganga skydiving team of the Indian Air Force.
Following talks with his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam, PM Modi announced India's new vision for Global South and named it "MAHASAGAR" or "Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions", a policy approach that came against the backdrop of China's relentless attempts to expand its influence in the Indian Ocean.
PM Modi said a free, open, secure, and safe Indian Ocean is the common priority of India and Mauritius and that he and Ramgoolam agreed that defence cooperation and maritime security are an important part of the strategic partnership between the two countries.
"We are committed to extend full cooperation in the security of Mauritius' Exclusive Economic Zone," the prime minister said in his media statement.
The unveiling of the new vision came 10 years after the prime minister announced during his visit to Mauritius in 2015 New Delhi's SAGAR or Security and Growth for All in the Region policy that formed the bedrock for India's engagement with the Indian Ocean Region.
"We have taken the SAGAR vision forward for the stability and prosperity of this entire region. Today, taking it forward, I would like to say that our vision for the Global South will be, beyond SAGAR -- (it will be) MAHASAGAR that is "Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions"," he said in a media statement.
PM Modi said the new approach will focus on the spirit of trade for development, capacity building for sustainable growth, and mutual security for a shared future.
"Under this, cooperation will be ensured through technology sharing, concessional loans and grants." The Indian prime minister also said New Delhi will cooperate in building the new Parliament building in Mauritius and it will be a gift to the island nation from the 'Mother of Democracy'.
Delving into strategic cooperation between the two nations, PM Modi said every possible help will be provided to Mauritius to help it meet the needs of its Coast Guard and that New Delhi will assist in the establishment of a police academy and national maritime information sharing centre in the country.
"Cooperation on white shipping, blue economy and hydrography will be strengthened. We fully respect Mauritius' sovereignty in the context of Chagos," he said.
India has been supporting the island nation in its efforts to reach a mutually beneficial deal with the UK over the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean.
In October last year, the UK announced its decision to hand over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after more than half a century under a historic agreement.
Under the deal, sealed during the tenure of previous Mauritian PM Pravind Jugnauth, the UK would give up sovereignty over the Chagos Islands but would maintain a 99-year lease over the UK-US military airbase on the largest island, Diego Garcia.
However, the new Mauritius government led by Ramgoolam demanded the reopening of talks with the UK over the Chagos Islands as it sought a relook at the deal.
In his remarks, PM Modi said he and Ramgoolam decided to give the status of "Enhanced Strategic Partnership" to the India-Mauritius ties.
"We are each other's partners on the path of economic and social progress. Be it a natural disaster or the COVID disaster, we have always supported each other." "Be it defence or education, health or space, we are walking shoulder to shoulder in every field," he said.
"In the last 10 years, we have added many new dimensions to our relations. We have set new records in development cooperation and capacity building," PM Modi said.
The prime minister also announced several development projects to be implemented in Mauritius with India's assistance.
Work will be done to modernise the 100-kilometer-long water pipeline, he said.
In the second phase of community development projects, new projects worth 500 million Mauritian rupees would be started, he added.
We have also agreed to settle mutual trade in local currencies, PM Modi said.
The prime minister also mentioned various India-assisted projects in the island nation that included "metro express for speed in Mauritius, supreme court building for justice, social housing for comfortable stay, ENT hospital for good health, UPI and Rupay Card to promote business and tourism." PM Modi and Ramgoolam also dedicated to Mauritius the "Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation".
The prime minister also touched upon the people-to-people connection between the two nations.
"We will work together for the use of AI (artificial intelligence) and DPI, which is digital public infrastructure in human development," PM Modi said.
"For the people of Mauritius, facilities will be provided for Char Dham Yatra and Ramayana trail in India." India has close and longstanding relations with Mauritius, an island nation in the Western Indian Ocean.
A key reason for the special ties is the fact that Indian-origin people comprise nearly 70 per cent of the island nation's population of 1.2 million.
Since 2005, India has been among the largest trading partners of Mauritius.

PM Modi's visit to Mauritius bolsters Indo-Mauritian bonds, engages with leaders, and receives the nation's highest accolade, emphasizing shared cultural ties.

PM Modi's Diplomatic Visit to Mauritius

During a two-day visit, PM Modi enhanced India-Mauritius relations, engaged with leaders, and was honored with Mauritius' highest award, underscoring cultural ties.

PM Modi advances Indo-Mauritian bonds amid diplomatic visit

PM Modi visits Mauritius, meeting key leaders and deepening ties while receiving the nation's top honor and engaging with the community.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met former Mauritius counterpart Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and Leader of the Opposition Georges Pierre Lesjongard here discussing various aspects of the bilateral relationship.
Modi is on a two-day state visit to the island nation.
&ldquo;Had a good meeting with former Prime Minister of Mauritius, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth. @KumarJugnauth,&rdquo; Modi said in a post on X along with the photographs of the meeting.
Soon after, he met Lesjongard, an MP and the Leader of the Opposition in Mauritius. &ldquo;We had a constructive exchange of views on aspects relating to boosting India-Mauritius friendship,&rdquo; Modi said in another post on X.
Prior to these meetings, Modi had wished the people of Mauritius for their national day. &ldquo;National Day wishes to the people of Mauritius. Looking forward to today&rsquo;s programmes, including taking part in the celebrations,&rdquo; he said in a post on X.
Earlier on Tuesday, Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced that Modi will be conferred with the nation&rsquo;s highest honour, 'The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean'.
At a community event, Modi termed Mauritius as a bridge between India and the Global South, and said that the island nation is part of India's family and not just a partner country.
&ldquo;Mauritius is like 'Mini India',&rdquo; Modi told the Indian diaspora at the community event in Port Louis, which was also attended by Ramgoolam, his wife and cabinet ministers. &ldquo;This bond is deep and strongly rooted in history, heritage and the human spirit.&rdquo;
Modi also met Mauritius President Dharam Gokhool and exchanged views on deepening the special and close bilateral ties.

PM Modi visits Mauritius to enhance ties, focus on bilateral cooperation, and discuss the Chagos Islands. Events include project inaugurations and key agreements.

PM Modi's Strategic Visit to Mauritius

Prime Minister Modi's visit to Mauritius emphasizes bilateral relations, addressing collaboration and the Chagos Islands. His agenda includes important agreements and inaugurations.

PM Modi enhances Indo-Mauritian ties with strategic visit

PM Modi's visit to Mauritius aims to strengthen ties. Engaging in strategic discussions, he addresses bilateral cooperation and Chagos Islands issue.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival in Mauritius where he will attend the island nation's national day celebrations as the chief guest and hold meetings with the country's top leadership.
"Landed in Mauritius. I am grateful to my friend, PM Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, for the special gesture of welcoming me at the airport. This visit is a wonderful opportunity to engage with a valued friend and explore new avenues for collaboration in various sectors," Modi posted on X.
"Today, I will be meeting President Dharam Gokhool, PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam and addressing a community programme in the evening," the post said.
He was welcomed at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport by his Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam with a garland.
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.
There were a total of 200 dignitaries present to welcome Modi.
During the visit at the invitation of Ramgoolam, the two countries will sign several pacts providing for cooperation in the areas of capacity building, trade and tackling cross-border financial crimes.
Before leaving for Mauritius, Modi on Monday said that his visit would open a "new and bright" chapter in the ties between the two nations.
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".
A contingent of Indian armed forces will participate in the celebrations on Wednesday 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 said.
The prime minister said the close and historical people-to-people connection between the two sides is a source of shared pride.
Modi last visited Mauritius in 2015.
India is amongst the largest trading partners of Mauritius, a former British and French colony that gained independence in 1968.
A key reason for the special ties is the fact that Indian-origin people comprise nearly 70 per cent of the island nation's population of 1.2 million (12 lakhs).
Ahead of the Prime Minister's visit, India on Saturday said it supports the island nation in its efforts to reach a mutually beneficial deal with the UK over the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean.
The issue is expected to figure in Modi's talks with Mauritian Prime Minister Ramgoolam.
In October last year, the UK announced its decision to hand over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after more than half a century under a historic agreement.

Prime Minister Modi's visit to Mauritius marks a promising new phase, emphasizing cultural connections and strategic partnerships, strengthening India-Mauritius relations.

Modi Visits Mauritius: Strengthening Key Ties

Prime Minister Modi's Mauritius visit heralds a new chapter in India-Mauritius relations, emphasizing cultural and strategic partnerships.

PM Modi's visit to Mauritius marks a pivotal moment for India-Mauritius relations, focusing on strategic partnerships and cultural ties.

As he embarks on a two-day trip to Mauritius, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the visit will open a "new and bright" chapter in the ties between the two nations.
Modi is visiting the island nation on March 11 and 12.
"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 in his departure statement.
"Deep mutual trust, a shared belief in the values of democracy, and celebration of our diversity are our strengths," he said.
The prime minister said the close and historical people-to-people connect between the two sides is a source of shared pride. "We have made significant strides in the past 10 years with people centric initiatives."
"I am confident that this visit will build on the foundations of the past and open a new and bright chapter in the India and Mauritius relationship," he added.

India is currently hosting two foreign heads of state, and both visited Hindu temples on April 21.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the Akshardham temple in Gujarat's Gandhinagar. He was seen touring the premises and talking to the priests. At one point, Johnson held the hands of the priest on his left as they walked and posed for the cameras.
Johnson is on a two-day trip to India, and also visited spots of historical significance like MK Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram.
Meanwhile, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth was seen offering prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Jugnauth is on a marathon 8-day visit to India.
He visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Day 4 of his trip. The Mauritian PM kickstarted his trip from Gujarat, where he held a roadshow with Prime Minister Modi on April 19.
Interestingly, both the foreign leaders visited spots linked to Prime Minister Modi. While Johnson visited Akshardham temple which is in PM Modi's home state Gujarat, Jugnauth visited a historic temple in PM Modi's Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi.

2 PMs, 2 temples: UK's Boris Johnson at Akshardham, Mauritius' Pravind Jugnauth at Kashi Vishwanath on same day

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 United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the Akshardham temple in Gujarat's Gandhinagar. He was seen touring the premises and talking to the priests. At one point, Johnson held the hands of the priest on his left as they walked and posed for the cameras. Johnson is on a two-day trip to India, and also visited spots of historical significance like MK Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram.
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 Meanwhile, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth was seen offering prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Jugnauth is on a marathon 8-day visit to India. He visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Day 4 of his trip. The Mauritian PM kickstarted his trip from Gujarat, where he held a roadshow with Prime Minister Modi on April 19.
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<div class="elementToProof">While Boris Johnson visited Akshardham temple in PM Modi's home state Gujarat, Jugnauth visited Kashi Vishwanath in Modi's Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi.</div>

India is currently hosting two foreign heads of state, and both visited Hindu temples on April 21.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the Akshardham temple in Gujarat's Gandhinagar.&nbsp;He was seen touring the premises and talking to the priests.&nbsp;At one point, Johnson held the hands of the priest on his left as they walked and posed for the cameras.
Johnson is on a two-day trip to India, and also visited spots of historical significance like MK Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram.
Meanwhile, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth was seen offering prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple.&nbsp;Jugnauth is on a marathon 8-day visit to India.
He visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Day 4 of his trip.&nbsp;The Mauritian PM kickstarted his trip from Gujarat, where he held a roadshow with Prime Minister Modi on April 19.
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Interestingly, both the foreign leaders visited spots linked to Prime Minister Modi.&nbsp;While Johnson visited Akshardham temple which is in PM Modi's home state Gujarat, Jugnauth visited a historic temple in PM Modi's Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi.

Mass protest in Mauritius over handling of spill

Thousands of people protested in the capital of Mauritius on Saturday over the government's handling of an oil spill from a grounded Japanese ship and the alarming discovery of dozens of dead dolphins in recent days

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Thousands of people protested in the capital of Mauritius on Saturday over the government's handling of an oil spill from a grounded Japanese ship and the alarming discovery of dozens of dead dolphins in recent days. The frustrated residents marched peacefully through Port Louis a month after the ship struck a coral reef offshore and later cracked and spilled around 1,000 tons of fuel oil into fragile marine areas.
Authorities on Friday said at least 39 dead dolphins had washed ashore and although it remained unclear what killed them, some experts fear the chemicals in the fuel are to blame.
The Indian Ocean island nation depends heavily on tourism, and the spill has been a severe blow on top of the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, which has limited international travel.
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Thousands of people protested in the capital of Mauritius on Saturday over the government's handling of an oil spill from a grounded Japanese ship and the alarming discovery of dozens of dead dolphins in recent days.
The frustrated residents marched peacefully through Port Louis a month after the ship struck a coral reef offshore and later cracked and spilled around 1,000 tons of fuel oil into fragile marine areas.
The Indian Ocean island nation depends heavily on tourism, and the spill has been a severe blow on top of the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, which has limited international travel.
Authorities on Friday said at least 39 dead dolphins had washed ashore and although it remained unclear what killed them, some experts fear the chemicals in the fuel are to blame.
Residents and environmentalists have demanded investigations into why the MV Wakashio strayed miles off course.
Its captain and first officer have been arrested and charged with "endangering safe navigation".
The ship ran aground on July 25 and began leaking fuel August 6 into the Mahebourg Lagoon, fouling a protected wetlands area and a small island that was a bird and wildlife sanctuary.
Thousands of civilian volunteers worked for days to try to minimise the damage, creating makeshift oil barriers by stuffing fabric bags with sugar cane leaves and empty plastic bottles to keep them afloat.
Environmental workers carefully ferried dozens of baby tortoises and rare plants to shore, plucking some trapped seabirds out of the goo.
Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has blamed bad weather for the government's slow response to the ship's grounding.
Experts from ship owner Nagashiki Shipping, France and the United Nations have since arrived at the scene.
The ship's remaining fuel was pumped out before the vessel finally split in two.

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