Port Louis, Mauritius – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with his Mauritian counterpart, Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, today in Port Louis, marking a significant moment in his two-day state visit to Mauritius. The meeting, held on Tuesday afternoon, focused on deepening the already robust India-Mauritius partnership, with both leaders exploring new avenues for collaboration across multiple sectors.
PM Modi arrived in Mauritius earlier today at 7:06 AM local time (11:06 AM +04), greeted personally by PM Ramgoolam at the airport with a ceremonial welcome. In a post on X, Modi expressed gratitude for the warm reception, stating, “I am grateful to my friend, PM Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, for the special gesture of welcoming me at the airport.
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This visit is a wonderful opportunity to engage with a valued friend and explore new avenues for collaboration.” The two leaders then traveled together to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, where they planted a sapling as part of India’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, symbolizing their shared commitment to sustainability.
During their bilateral talks, Modi and Ramgoolam reviewed the historical, cultural, and strategic ties binding their nations. The discussions emphasized maritime security, capacity building, and trade, with several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) expected to be signed. Key among them is an MoU between India’s Enforcement Directorate and Mauritius’ Financial Crime Commission to combat cross-border financial crimes, alongside a technical agreement on white shipping information exchange between the Indian Navy and Mauritian authorities.
These pacts aim to enhance intelligence sharing and technical assistance, reflecting a mutual interest in securing the Indian Ocean region.
The meeting also set the stage for the joint inauguration of over 20 India-funded projects, including a Civil Services College building constructed at a cost of USD 4.75 million and an Area Health Centre, alongside community infrastructure projects worth approximately INR 7 crores. These initiatives underscore India’s $1.1 billion development aid to Mauritius over the past decade, including credit lines and grants.
PM Modi’s visit, his first to Mauritius since 2015, comes at the invitation of Ramgoolam, who returned to office for his third term in 2024. Ahead of the trip, Modi highlighted Mauritius as “a close maritime neighbor, a key partner in the Indian Ocean, and a gateway to the African continent,” signaling intent to elevate bilateral ties. Ramgoolam echoed this sentiment, noting, “The visit of PM Narendra Modi is a testimony of the close relations between our two nations.”
The day’s events also included Modi’s meeting with Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool, where he gifted holy Gangajal from the Maha Kumbh in a brass and copper pot, reinforcing cultural ties. Modi later posted on X, “Had a great meeting with His Excellency Mr. Dharambeer Gokhool, President of Mauritius.
We discussed how to further boost bilateral ties.” He is also slated to address the Indian diaspora and attend Mauritius’ 57th National Day celebrations as the chief guest on March 12, joined by an Indian military contingent and a Navy warship.
As of 10:55 PM +04 on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the Modi-Ramgoolam meeting has sparked optimism about a “new and bright chapter” in India-Mauritius relations, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to progress, prosperity, and regional security under India’s Vision SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region).
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