New Delhi, India Sep 13\u2013 The recent State Visit by Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam to India has cemented the two nations\u2019 longstanding ties, delivering wide-ranging agreements across strategic, developmental, and cultural sectors.<\/p>\n
Talks between Dr. Ramgoolam and Indian leaders covered bilateral priorities as well as regional and global issues, underscoring what both sides described as their \u201cfamily bond\u201d \u2014 rooted in shared history, values, and vibrant people-to-people ties. Mauritius was reaffirmed as a key partner in India\u2019s Neighbourhood First<\/em> policy and Vision MAHASAGAR<\/em>, highlighting the Indian Ocean\u2019s strategic importance.<\/p>\n During the visit, Dr. Ramgoolam met India\u2019s President and Prime Minister and attended events in Kashi (Varanasi), Mumbai, Ayodhya, and Tirupati, reflecting the cultural, economic, and spiritual links between the two countries. Both delegations also highlighted the elevation of their relationship to an \u201cEnhanced Strategic Partnership,\u201d first announced at a previous high-level meeting.<\/p>\n At the heart of the visit was India\u2019s announcement of a USD 680 million Special Economic Package to upgrade Mauritius\u2019s infrastructure, healthcare, education, energy, and maritime security. The package blends grants and concessional credit for maximum impact.<\/p>\n Key components include:<\/strong><\/p>\n Healthcare and Social Infrastructure:<\/strong> Construction of a 500-bed Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam National Hospital; establishment of an AYUSH Centre of Excellence; a Veterinary School and Animal Hospital; and Mauritius\u2019s first Jan Aushadhi Kendra for affordable medicines.<\/p>\n Transport, Ports, and Energy:<\/strong> Modernisation of Port Louis facilities and equipment; expansion of roads and completion of the SSR International Airport\u2019s air-traffic control tower; construction of Ring Road Phase II and motorway upgrades.<\/p>\n Renewable Energy Cooperation:<\/strong> A Government-to-Government proposal for a 17.5 MW floating solar PV project at Tamarind Falls with NTPC Ltd. leading implementation.<\/p>\n Budgetary Support:<\/strong> India\u2019s extension of USD 25 million budgetary assistance to Port Louis for the current financial year.<\/p>\n Several Memoranda of Understanding were signed to strengthen research and innovation, including cooperation between India\u2019s Department of Science and Technology and Mauritius\u2019s Ministry of Tertiary Education; joint oceanography research between the National Institute of Oceanography (India) and Mauritius Oceanography Institute; and hydrography collaboration for advanced marine studies.<\/p>\n Education linkages were also expanded through agreements between IIT Madras, the Indian Institute of Plantation Management (Bengaluru), and the University of Mauritius to promote student and faculty exchanges, joint research, and innovation.<\/p>\n India and Mauritius signed a landmark agreement to establish a telemetry, tracking and telecommunications station for satellites and launch vehicles in Mauritius, deepening cooperation in space science. Under the Karmayogi Bharat initiative, Mauritius will also draw on Indian platforms and expertise for civil service training and governance capacity building.<\/p>\n India announced further grant assistance under Phase II of its High Impact Community Development Projects \u2014 worth about \u20b996 crore \u2014 to fund small but critical local projects in education, infrastructure, and women\u2019s empowerment.<\/p>\n Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to a \u201cfree, open, secure, and stable Indian Ocean.\u201d India pledged continued support for Mauritius\u2019s Exclusive Economic Zone, refitting of coast guard assets, maritime surveillance, and technical cooperation to combat piracy, illegal fishing, and drug trafficking.<\/p>\n Building on the launch of UPI and RuPay cards in Mauritius last year, the two governments agreed to advance trade settlement in local currencies to deepen financial linkages. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated Mauritius on the conclusion of the Chagos Agreement, calling it a landmark for Mauritius\u2019s sovereignty and reaffirming India\u2019s support for decolonisation in international forums.<\/p>\n Events in Kashi and other cities celebrated the civilisational bonds between the two countries and the contributions of the Indian-origin population in Mauritius, reinforcing shared aspirations for growth and prosperity.<\/p>\n Dr. Ramgoolam\u2019s visit produced a comprehensive set of agreements and initiatives expected to transform bilateral cooperation \u2014 from healthcare and science to maritime security and cultural engagement. The outcomes reaffirm the strategic partnership\u2019s vitality and the shared vision of India and Mauritius for a stable, prosperous Indian Ocean region.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" New Delhi, India Sep 13\u2013 The recent State Visit by Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam to India has cemented the two nations\u2019 longstanding ties, delivering wide-ranging agreements across strategic, developmental, and cultural sectors. 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Science, Technology, and Education<\/h3>\n
Space and Administrative Cooperation<\/h3>\n
Community Development Projects<\/h3>\n
Maritime Security and Regional Stability<\/h3>\n
Trade, Finance, and Sovereignty<\/h3>\n
Cultural and People-to-People Ties<\/h3>\n
A Transformative Visit<\/h3>\n