PM Narendra Modi also announced that India would support the construction of a new parliament building in Mauritius.
Port Louis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, witnessed the signing of eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) this week, covering a wide range of sectors, including crime investigation, maritime traffic monitoring, infrastructure diplomacy, commerce, capacity building, finance, and the ocean economy.
"The relationship between India and Mauritius is not only linked to the Indian Ocean but also to our shared cultural traditions and values. We are each other's partners on the path of economic and social progress. Be it a natural disaster or Covid disaster, we have always supported each other, be it defence or education or health or space, we are walking shoulder to shoulder in every field," he said.
Emphasizing the commitment to an "Enhanced Strategic Partnership," PM Modi announced that India would support the construction of a new parliament building in Mauritius as a "gift from the Mother of Democracy". He also revealed plans to modernize a 100-kilometer-long water pipeline in Mauritius and initiate new community development projects worth 500 million Mauritian rupees in the second phase of collaboration.
He reiterated India's respect for Mauritius' sovereignty, promising greater collaboration through platforms like the Colombo Security Conclave, the Indian Ocean Rim Association, and the Indian Ocean Conference.
"Whether it is the global south, Indian Ocean, or African landmass, it is our important partner. Ten years ago, the foundation stone of vision SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)... was laid here in Mauritius. We are moving forward with the vision of SAGAR for the stability and prosperity of this entire region. Today, taking this forward, I would like to say that our vision for the global south will be to go beyond the sea and become the ocean," he added.
Welcoming PM Modi, Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam expressed gratitude for his presence on Mauritius' National Day, calling it a testament to the "unique and special relationship" between the two nations.
PM Modi receives Mauritius' highest awardPrime Minister Narendra Modi, who attended Mauritius' National Day celebrations on March 12 as the Chief Guest for the second time in the last 10 years, said that he was "humbled" to receive the Highest National Award of Mauritius. "Humbled to receive the Highest National Award of Mauritius. I dedicate it to the 140-crore people of India and the centuries-old friendship between our nations," said PM Modi during his remarks at the event. The government of Mauritius announced its decision to bestow the country’s highest honor, 'The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean’, to PM Modi. It is also the 21st international award bestowed upon the PM by a country. |
