Suparjya swain 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour at Mauritius’ National Day celebrations next month, Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam announced on Friday. The visit underscores the deep and enduring ties between the two nations.
Addressing the National Assembly, Ramgoolam expressed his country’s privilege in hosting Modi despite his demanding schedule.
“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 stated.
Mauritius commemorates its National Day annually on March 12, marking its independence from British rule in 1968.
Ramgoolam highlighted Modi’s recent diplomatic engagements in Paris and the United States, emphasizing that his visit to Mauritius reflects the strong bilateral relationship between the two nations.
“The visit of Shri Modi is a testimony of the close relations between our two nations,” he added.
Last year, Indian President Droupadi Murmu attended Mauritius’ National Day celebrations as the chief guest. Modi’s upcoming visit is expected to further strengthen diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between India and Mauritius.
