Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Navinchandra Ramgoolam, the visiting Prime Minister of Mauritius, in Varanasi on Thursday for a summit that seeks to deepen the strategic partnership between the two nations.
The Ministry of External Affairs described the meeting in the ancient city as a reaffirmation of the “enduring civilisational connect, spiritual bonds and deep-rooted people-to-people ties that have shaped the special and unique relationship between India and Mauritius.”
Ramgoolam, who arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday for his state visit, will be in India till September 16. His discussions with Modi are expected to cover the full spectrum of cooperation, with emphasis on development partnership and capacity building.
According to the 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.”
The Ministry added that the Varanasi meeting will build 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.”
Also read: PM thanks Mauritius for warm welcome, shares key moments
As a close maritime neighbour in the Indian Ocean Region, Mauritius occupies a central place in India’s MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Region) Vision and the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. The cooperation, it said, is vital not only for the prosperity of the two peoples but for “the collective aspirations of the Global South.”
“The Varanasi Summit will mark a significant milestone in the shared journey of India and Mauritius towards mutual prosperity, sustainable development and a secure and inclusive future,” the statement underlined.
Following his engagements in Varanasi, Modi will fly to Dehradun to conduct an aerial survey of flood-affected regions in Uttarakhand. He is scheduled to chair a high-level review meeting with officials there.
Follow us
