PM Modi Departs for New Delhi After Landmark Mauritius Visit
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Synopsis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left Mauritius for New Delhi following a successful state visit that strengthened ties between India and Mauritius. The visit emphasized their enhanced strategic partnership and cultural bonds, showcased through various engagements and prayers at Ganga Talao.
Key Takeaways
- PM Modi's visit to Mauritius strengthened India-Mauritius relations.
- The partnership gained significant strategic depth during this visit.
- PM Ramgoolam warmly welcomed PM Modi at the airport.
- Spiritual unity was highlighted through the visit to Ganga Talao.
- OCI cards were handed over to reaffirm friendship.
Port Louis, March 12 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for New Delhi on Wednesday afternoon after successfully wrapping up a significant State visit to Mauritius, during which the close and special partnership between the two nations gained substantial strategic depth.
In a notable gesture, PM Modi was seen off by Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam at the airport.
“A milestone in India-Mauritius bilateral relations – our Enhanced Strategic Partnership will be a force of strength in the region. PM Narendra Modi departs from Mauritius after a very fruitful and memorable visit. In a warm gesture, PM was seen off by PM Ramgoolam at the airport,”
the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared on X.
PM Ramgoolam had also extended a warm welcome to PM Modi at the airport upon his arrival in the Indian Ocean archipelago early on Tuesday.
Following numerous engagements throughout the day, both leaders traveled together to the banquet hosted by the Mauritius PM in honor of PM Modi on Tuesday evening, reinforcing the strength and significance of the partnership between New Delhi and Port Louis, which has seen considerable growth over the last decade.
“Mauritius is not just a partner country. For us, Mauritius is family,” stated PM Modi during a vibrant gathering of the Indian community and friends of India at the Trianon Convention Centre on Tuesday.
“The presence of my friend, Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam and Mrs. Veena Ramgoolam made today's community program in Mauritius even more special. I also handed over OCI cards to them, illustrating the importance he attaches to India-Mauritius friendship,”
PM Modi added.
Before departing from Mauritius, PM Modi visited Ganga Talao, offered prayers, and immersed the holy water from the Triveni Sangam at the sacred site in Mauritius on Wednesday.
The Prime Minister's act of bringing the holy water from the revered Maha Kumbh Mela to Ganga Talao signifies not only the spiritual unity between the two nations but also their commitment to preserving and nurturing the rich traditions that form the foundation of their shared cultural ties.
“It was a very emotional feeling to return to Ganga Talao in Mauritius. Standing by its sacred waters, one could feel the deep spiritual connection that transcends borders, binding generations of people to their roots,”
said PM Modi.
