NEW DELHI: 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 connection 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.
