Wed Mar 12 07:07:07 UTC 2025: ## Modi Calls Mauritius “Family,” Not Just Partner, During State Visit
**Port Louis, Mauritius –** Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded the first day of his state visit to Mauritius Tuesday, strengthening ties by describing the island nation as an integral part of India’s extended family, not merely a partner country. During a banquet dinner hosted by Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Modi emphasized the deep historical and cultural bonds between the two nations.
He highlighted Mauritius’s role as a key link between India and the wider Global South, emphasizing its continued importance within India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision, first announced in 2015.
In a significant gesture, Modi presented OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cards to Prime Minister Ramgoolam and his wife, Veena Ramgoolam. This move was welcomed by Mauritian Members of Parliament Mahend Gungapersad and Ajay Gunness as a powerful symbol of the strong friendship between India and Mauritius. The visit comes amidst a backdrop of ongoing international relations and political developments.
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