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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Port Louis on Tuesday for a two-day state visit to Mauritius. During his visit, he will attend the island nation’s 57th National Day celebrations as the guest of honour.
A Look At PM Modi’s Agenda During 2-Day Mauritius Visit
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Warm Welcome: Prime Minister Modi is visiting Mauritius at the invitation of Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, who warmly welcomed him at the airport. During his trip, Modi will hold meetings with Mauritius’ top leadership, and the two countries will sign several agreements focusing on capacity building, trade, and tackling cross-border financial crimes.
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Military Participation: A contingent of Indian armed forces will participate in Mauritius’ 57th National Day celebrations on Wednesday, alongside an Indian Navy warship and the Indian Air Force’s Akash Ganga skydiving team.
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Strengthening Ties: Before departing for Mauritius, PM Modi stated that his visit would open a "new and bright" chapter in the relations between the two nations. He expressed his eagerness to engage with Mauritius’ leadership to elevate the partnership in all areas and strengthen their enduring friendship for the progress and prosperity of their peoples.
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Shared History and Values: Modi emphasized that Mauritius is a close maritime neighbor, a key partner in the Indian Ocean, and a gateway to the African continent. The two nations are connected by history, geography, and culture. He highlighted their mutual trust, shared democratic values, and celebration of diversity as key strengths, adding that the historical people-to-people connections between the two sides are a source of shared pride.
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Engagements: During his two-day stay, Modi will meet the President of Mauritius, hold discussions with the Prime Minister, and engage with senior dignitaries and political leaders. He will also interact with the Indian community and inaugurate the Civil Service College and the Area Health Centre, both built with India’s grant assistance.
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Technical Agreements: The Indian Navy and Mauritian authorities will sign a technical agreement on exchanging information on "white shipping" during the visit. Additionally, several agreements will be signed in areas such as capacity building, bilateral trade, combating cross-border financial crimes, and promoting small and medium enterprises.
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Maritime and Financial Cooperation: The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services and the Mauritian Prime Minister’s Office will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for cooperation in maritime zone management, ocean observation, and research. India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Mauritius’ Financial Crime Commission will also sign an MoU to enhance intelligence and technical assistance in combating financial crimes like money laundering.
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Previous Visits: PM Modi had previously visited Mauritius in 2015 and 1998. During his 2015 visit as Prime Minister, he announced the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) doctrine, India’s framework for maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region.
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Economic and Cultural Ties: India is one of Mauritius’ largest trading partners. The special relationship between the two nations is strengthened by the fact that people of Indian origin make up nearly 70% of Mauritius’ population of 1.2 million.
- Chagos Islands Issue: Ahead of Modi’s visit, India expressed its support for Mauritius in its efforts to reach a mutually beneficial agreement with the UK over the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean. The issue is expected to be discussed during Modi’s talks with Mauritian Prime Minister Ramgoolam. In October 2023, the UK announced its decision to hand over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after more than 50 years of control.
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