New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed in a desi style on reaching Mauritius on Tuesday, traditional Bihari songs were sung to welcome PM Modi. The song is the folk song of Bihar, which was cherished by the women living in Mauritius for centuries. The song was included in the representative list of cultural heritage by UNESCO in December 2016.
Modi said in a post on social media platform ‘X’, “I have reached Mauritius. I am grateful to my friend Prime Minister Dr. Naveen Chandra Ramgulam, who gave me a special welcome at the airport. This journey is a great opportunity to meet a valuable friend and find new avenues of cooperation in various fields. “
At Sir Sivasagar Ramgulam International Airport, Mauritius Prime Minister Naveen Chandra Ramgulam welcomed Modi by garlanding him. Ramgulam was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister, Chief Justice of Mauritius, President of National Assembly, Leader of Opposition, External Affairs Minister, Cabinet Secretary, President of Grand Port Zilla Parishad and many others. A total of 200 dignitaries were present to welcome Modi.
Relationship has been historic
The Prime Minister’s visit is taking place on the invitation of Prime Minister Ramgulam of Mauritius. During the journey, the two countries will sign several agreements for efficiency development, trade and cooperation in areas of dealing with financial crimes.
Before leaving for Mauritius, Modi said on Monday that his journey will add a ‘new and bright’ chapter to the relationship between the two countries. Modi will meet the President of Mauritius, hold a meeting with the Prime Minister and also hold a meeting with senior dignitaries of the island nation and leaders of political parties.
In a statement before leaving for Mauritius, the Prime Minister said that he is eager to ‘strengthen our partnership in all aspects and strengthen our permanent friendship for the progress and prosperity of our people with the leadership of Mauritius. A contingent of the Indian Armed Forces, a warship of the Indian Navy and the Akash Ganga of the Indian Air Force will participate in the ‘Skyding Team’ (National Day of Mauritius).
Modi said, “Mauritius is a close sea neighbor, a major partner and entrance to the African continent in the Indian Ocean. We are connected to each other with history, geography and culture. “He said,” Deep mutual belief, shared faith in the values ​​of democracy and pride in our diversity is our strength. “
The Prime Minister said that the close and historical relationship between the people of both countries is a source of shared pride. Modi last visited Mauritius in 2015. India is one of the largest trading partners in Mauritius. Mauritius was earlier British and French colonies and got independence in 1968.
Prior to the Prime Minister’s visit, India said on Saturday that it supports Mauritius’ efforts to reach a mutually beneficial agreement with Britain over the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean. It is expected that this issue will arise in Modi’s conversation with Mauritius Prime Minister Ramgulam.
In October last year, Britain announced its decision to hand over the sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius after more than half a century under a historic agreement.
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