Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Mauritian counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in Varanasi on Thursday, during the latter’s first overseas bilateral visit to India in his current term. Ramgoolam is in India from September 9 to 16.
The two leaders warmly greeted each other, reflecting the warmth and strength of India-Mauritius ties. Earlier in the day, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also called upon the Mauritian Prime Minister in Varanasi.
Sharing details on X, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the discussions covered the multifaceted partnership between the two nations. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Mauritius Enhanced Strategic Partnership, anchored in shared history, culture and people-to-people ties.
Ramgoolam previously visited India in May 2014 as the only non-SAARC leader invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.
On his current visit, he arrived in Kashi on September 9 and was accorded a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour. He was received by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel.
The meeting in the historic city of Varanasi highlighted the enduring civilisational connection, spiritual bonds and deep-rooted people-to-people ties that have shaped the unique relationship between India and Mauritius.
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During their bilateral discussions, the leaders are expected to review the full spectrum of cooperation, with a particular focus on development partnership and capacity building.
They are also likely to discuss opportunities for expanding collaboration in health, education, science and technology, energy, infrastructure, renewable energy, digital public infrastructure and the blue economy.
The visit builds on the 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.”
Mauritius, as a close maritime neighbour in the Indian Ocean Region, remains central to India’s MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Region) Vision and the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.
The deepening cooperation between the two nations carries significance not only for the prosperity of their people but also for the collective aspirations of the Global South.
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