PM Modi Expresses Gratitude to the People of Mauritius
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Synopsis
During his two-day visit to Mauritius, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the people and government for their warm hospitality. He was honored with the highest civilian award, reflecting the enduring friendship between India and Mauritius.
Key Takeaways
- Prime Minister Modi thanked the people of Mauritius for their hospitality.
- PM Modi received the highest civilian honor from Mauritius.
- An Indian Navy contingent participated in the National Day parade.
- PM Modi visited Ganga Talao and immersed holy water.
- The visit strengthened India-Mauritius relations.
New Delhi, March 13 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his heartfelt thanks to the citizens and the government of Mauritius for the warm reception he received during his two-day visit to the island nation.
PM Modi returned to Delhi on Thursday after completing his State Visit to Mauritius.
He shared his appreciation on social media, stating, "I thank PM Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, the people and Government of Mauritius for their warmth," PM Modi posted on his X handle.
Furthermore, he shared video highlights from the second day of his visit.
This marks the second occasion that PM Modi served as the Chief Guest at Mauritius' National Day, the first being in 2015.
During the festivities, the President of Mauritius, Dharambeer Gokhool, honored Prime Minister Modi with the 'Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean' (G.C.S.K), the highest civilian award in Mauritius. This is a historic moment as it is the first time an Indian leader has received such an honor.
Prime Minister Modi dedicated this prestigious award to the "special friendship between India and Mauritius and to the 1.4 billion people of India and their 1.3 million brothers and sisters in Mauritius."
During the National Day celebrations, an Indian Navy marching contingent participated in the parade, while an Indian Naval Ship made a Port Call to align with the celebrations.
In a notable gesture, PM Modi was seen off by PM 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) posted on X.
PM Ramgoolam had also warmly welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the airport upon his arrival in the Indian Ocean archipelago early on Tuesday.
Before departing from Mauritius, PM Modi visited Ganga Talao, offered prayers, and immersed the holy water from the Triveni Sangam at this sacred site on Wednesday.
The Prime Minister's gesture of bringing the holy water from the revered Maha Kumbh Mela to Ganga Talao symbolizes not only the spiritual unity between the two nations but also their commitment to upholding 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," PM Modi expressed.
