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India, Mauritius ink deals to boost cooperation across healthcare, energy

The PM said that the two countries have decided on a special economic package, keeping in mind the needs and priorities of Mauritius

PM Modi to meet Mauritius PM in Varanasi, visit Dehradun to survey floods

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host his Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam, who is on a state visit to India, in Varanasi on Thursday and hold bilateral discussions with him. The meeting in the historic city underscores the enduring civilisational connect, spiritual bonds and deep-rooted people-to-people ties that have shaped the special and unique relationship between India and Mauritius, an official statement said. Modi will later will travel to Dehradun and undertake an aerial survey of the flood affected areas in Uttarakhand. He will chair a high-level review meeting with officials, it said. Ramgoolam, who reached Mumbai on Tuesday, will be in India till September 16. During their bilateral discussions, Modi and Ramgoolam will review the full spectrum of cooperation, with particular focus on development partnership and capacity building, the statement said. They will also discuss opportunities for expanding collaboration in health, education, science and technolog

Varanasi decked up to welcome PM Modi, Mauritius PM Ramgoolam on Sept 11

PM Ramgoolam will arrive in Mumbai on September 9 for city engagements, then travel to Varanasi on September 10 to continue the programme

Mauritius PM Ramgoolam to visit India from Sept 9 to 16 for bilateral talks

Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, will begin an eight-day visit to India from September 9 to explore ways to further shore up bilateral ties in several key areas such as defence, trade and investment. Ramgoolam will hold wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to further the 'enhanced strategic partnership' between the two countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. "Prime Minister of Mauritius Navinchandra Ramgoolam will undertake a state visit to India from September 9 to 16," it said. This will be the first overseas bilateral visit of Ramgoolam to India in his present term. Ramgoolam will also visit Mumbai, Varanasi, Ayodhya and Tirupati. In Mumbai, he would be attending a business event, according to the MEA. Modi visited Mauritius in March. The visit of Ramgoolam to India will advance the strong and enduring bonds between the two countries, the MEA said in a statement. "India and Mauritius share a close and special ...

Hopeful of achieving some fine-tuning of DTAA soon: Mauritius minister

Mauritius minister Jyoti Jeetun says fine-tuning of tax treaty with India is underway, stressing partnership in Africa and scope for local currency trade

Taxing times: I-T department tightens scrutiny of FPIs based in Mauritius

Over half a dozen entities receive demand letters from the tax department: sources

No boundaries for India-Mauritius ties, will work for our people: PM Modi

Expressing gratitude to the Mauritius government for the grand welcome, PM Modi said it's not just a political visit but an opportunity to meet one's family

Mauritius PM hosts state dinner for PM Modi, says honoured by his visit

Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam welcomed Prime Minister Modi to the country's National Day celebrations, expressing his pride and gratitude for Modi's presence

PM Modi receives Mauritius's highest honour, first Indian to get award

The honour was announced by Mauritius' Prime Minister, Navin Ramgoolam, as the island nation celebrated its National Day

PM Modi meets Mauritius Prez Gokhool, discusses boosting bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Mauritius President Dharam Gokhool on Tuesday and the two leaders exchanged views on deepening the special and close bilateral ties. Modi, who arrived here Tuesday morning on a two-day State Visit, called on Gokhool at the State House. "Had a great meeting with His Excellency Mr. Dharambeer Gokhool, President of Mauritius. He is well acquainted with India and Indian culture. Expressed gratitude for inviting me to be a part of the National Day celebrations of Mauritius. We discussed how to further boost bilateral ties across diverse sectors," Modi said in a post on X. During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on deepening the special and close bilateral ties between India and Mauritius, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. They recalled the shared history between the two countries and the existence of strong people-to-people linkages, it added. Prime Minister Modi noted that it was an honour for him to attend the National

PM Modi arrives in Mauritius, to inaugurate over 20 India-funded projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate over 20 India-funded projects, ranging from capacity building to community-linked infrastructure, during his two-day state visit to Mauritius, beginning Tuesday, officials said. The prime minister will also announce new major infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening democracy in the Southeast African island nation. Prime Minister Modi, along with his Mauritian counterpart Navin Ramgoolam, will jointly inaugurate the Civil Services College building. The construction of the building was completed at an approximate cost of USD 4.75 million. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the project was signed in 2017. Modi will also e-inaugurate the Area Health Centre and 20 community projects, which have been constructed at a cost of around INR 7 crores. These community projects also include sports-related infrastructure. "We have something called community development projects, and these are small projects at the grassroots level, which ar

PM Modi says Mauritius visit will strengthen ties, boost partnership

As he embarks on a two-day trip to Mauritius, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the visit will open a "new and bright" chapter in the ties between the two nations. Modi is visiting Mauritius on March 11 and 12 at the invitation of Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam primarily to grace the island nation's national day celebrations. In his departure statement, the prime minister 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". A contingent of Indian armed forces will participate in the celebrations along with a warship of the Indian Navy and the Akash Ganga skydiving team of the Indian Air Force. "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

Mauritius key partner of India in Indian Ocean: PM Modi ahead of visit

As he embarks on a two-day trip to Mauritius, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the visit will open a "new and bright" chapter in the ties between the two nations. Modi is visiting the island nation on March 11 and 12. "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 in his departure statement. "Deep mutual trust, a shared belief in the values of democracy, and celebration of our diversity are our strengths," he said. The prime minister said the close and historical people-to-people connect between the two sides is a source of shared pride. "We have made significant strides in the past 10 years with people centric initiatives." "I am confident that this visit will build on the foundations of the past and open a new and bright chapter in the India and Mauritius relationship," he added.

Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius expects key maritime security deals

Indian High Commissioner noted that digital and financial connectivity plays a crucial role in the economic relationship and people-to-people ties between India and Mauritius

India, Mauritius to sign several pacts during PM Modi's two-day visit

India and Mauritius will sign several pacts providing for cooperation in the areas of capacity building, trade and to tackle cross-border financial crimes during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to the country from Tuesday. Modi is travelling to Mauritius primarily to grace the island nation's national-day celebrations as the chief guest on March 12. At a media briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Saturday that the two sides will sign several agreements in the fields of capacity building, bilateral trade, tackling cross-border financial crimes and promoting small and medium enterprises. The visit will enable both sides to take stock of the bilateral ties and provide orientation to engagement in the coming months and years, he said. Describing Mauritius as a close maritime neighbour, Misri said India has been privileged to be a preferred development partner for the island nation. In the last 10 years, the relationship has deepened significantly, he said. A

Indian forces to participate in Mauritius National Day celebrations

At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, PM Modi will pay a State Visit to Mauritius from March 11-12 and attend the National Day celebrations

PM Modi to attend Mauritius' National Day celebrations as guest of honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour at Mauritius' National Day celebrations next month, his Mauritian counterpart Navin Ramgoolam has announced, calling it a testimony of the close bilateral ties. Addressing the National Assembly on Friday, Mauritian Prime Minister Ramgoolam said it is indeed a singular privilege for our country to host such a distinguished personality despite his very tight schedule. Mauritius commemorates its National Day on March 12th every year. The day marks the anniversary of Mauritius's independence from British rule in 1968. "In the context of the celebrations of the 57th anniversary of the Independence of our country, I have great pleasure in informing the House, that following my invitation, His Excellency, Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, has kindly agreed to be the guest of honour for our National Day celebrations," Ramgoolam said. He also mentioned Modi's recent visits to Paris and the United States to highlight the Ind

Mauritius' PM Ramgoolam to visit India in next 2-3 months, says minister

Narsinghen shared details about his meetings with PM Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, stating that he had a great time meeting with the EAM

INS Sarvekshak arrives in Mauritius to undertake Joint Hydrographic Survey

On its arrival on December 26, the ship was received by Anurag Srivastava, High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, Captain CG Binoop, Commandant, Mauritius National Coastguard and other dignitaries

Misri conveys India's commitment to Mauritius' progress during 3-day visit

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has conveyed to Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam India's continued commitment to progress and prosperity of Mauritius. Misri paid a three-day visit to Mauritius in the first high-level engagement between New Delhi and Port Louis after the formation of the new government in the island nation. The foreign secretary met President Dharambeer Gokhool, Prime Minister Ramgoolam, Deputy PM Paul Berenger, Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful and a number of other Mauritian leaders and officials. In his meeting with the Mauritian PM, Misri congratulated him on his electoral victory and reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to him to visit India, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Ramgoolam's four-party coalition registered a landslide victory in the elections in that country last month. "Both sides discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and the Foreign Secretary sought guidance to further strengthen the special