Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived at Port Louis in Mauritius where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome. Mauritius PM Navin Ramgoolam came to the Airport to receive PM Modi.
Members of the Indian Community gathered at the airport were excited to catch a glimpse of the Indian Prime Minister. Sharad Barnwal, a member of the Indian diaspora, said “We are all very excited. We have gathered here since morning. The friendship between India and Mauritius has always been great, and after this visit of PM Modi, the relationship will get stronger.”
Dr Kadambini Acharya, Director, Cultural Centre of the High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, said “We have gathered here to welcome M Modi. We have been preparing to
welcome PM Modi for the last 1 month. We will be very happy to meet and welcome him…”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Mauritius late Monday night on a two-day State visit. He will attend the National Day celebrations as the Chief Guest on March 12.
The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the visit is towards strengthening “India-Mauritus enduring ties.”
“Strengthening India-Mauritus enduring ties! PM @narendramodi has embarked on a 2-day State visit to Port Louis, Mauritius. PM will participate as the Chief Guest at Mauritius’ National Day Celebrations & also meet Mauritian leadership & dignitaries,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated in a post on X.
