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Mauritius PM calls on Murmu, ends week-long visit

Island nation key to India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy: President

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President Droupadi Murmu with Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam in New Delhi. PTI
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Mauritius Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Tuesday called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, wrapping up his state visit to India.
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During his eight-day visit (from September 9 to 16), Ramgoolam travelled to Mumbai, Varanasi, Ayodhya and Tirupati, apart from his engagements in New Delhi.

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Welcoming the Mauritian leader and his delegation, President Murmu said Mauritius held a special place in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, its MAHASAGAR Vision and its wider commitment to the Global South.

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The President noted that bilateral ties had recently been elevated to an “Enhanced Strategic Partnership”, reflecting the steady expansion of cooperation across sectors. She also welcomed India’s role in supporting Mauritius’ development priorities through a new Special Economic Package.

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Murmu said projects under the package -- including hospitals, roads, port development, defence procurement and joint surveillance -- would boost infrastructure and positively impact the lives of Mauritian citizens in the years ahead. She also underlined growing cooperation in emerging areas such as digital technologies and space.

Both leaders agreed that the India-Mauritius relationship was unique, rooted in shared history, language, culture and values. Expressing confidence in Ramgoolam’s leadership, Murmu said the longstanding bilateral partnership would continue to strengthen in the future.

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, in Delhi.

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