Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Mauritius.
Modi is set to attend the island nation’s national day celebrations as the chief guest.
During his two-day visit, Modi will hold meetings with the island nation’s top leadership including Mauritius President Dharam Gokhool and Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam as well as other senior dignitaries.
Modi in a statement said he was looking forward to engaging with the leadership of Mauritius to elevate “our partnership in all its facets and strengthen our enduring friendship for the progress and prosperity of our peoples”.
“Mauritius is a close maritime neighbour, a key partner in the Indian Ocean, and a gateway to the African Continent. We are connected by history, geography and culture,” Modi said.
“Deep mutual trust, a shared belief in the values of democracy, and celebration of our diversity are our strengths,” he added.
In the backdrop of Modi’s visit, let’s examine how India is helping strengthen Mauritius’ defences and why Mauritius matters to India.
How India is strengthening Mauritius’ defences
India and Mauritius have deepened defence cooperation over the past decade.
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