Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Mauritius counterpart Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam on the sidelines of Seychelles’ Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations in Victoria today. The two leaders discussed the ongoing cooperation between India and Mauritius. They further reviewed the progress made in the implementation of the Special Economic Package extended by India. During their talks, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the importance attached by India to the development and progress of Mauritius, noting that the ongoing bilateral projects will contribute to Mauritius’s healthcare, connectivity, sustainable development and blue economy.

In a social media post, External Affairs Ministry informed that both the leaders also reviewed the full spectrum of the India-Mauritius Enhanced Strategic Partnership, including development cooperation, maritime security, trade, capacity building and people-to-people ties. They also reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing cooperation under Vision MAHASAGAR, India’s Neighbourhood First policy and commitment to the Global South. The leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

The leaders reaffirmed to continue working closely for mutual growth and for peace, stability and prosperity in the Indian Ocean Region.