Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam signed as many as eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday. The MoUs centered upon currency settlement system, water, sharing of shipping information, among others.
Meanwhile, PM Modi announced while delivering a joint statement a “gift to Mauritius from the Mother of Democracy.”
He said, “We decided that India will cooperate in building the new Parliament building in Mauritius. This will be a gift to Mauritius from the Mother of Democracy.”
Earlier on Tuesday, PM Modi held a meeting with his Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam, where they reviewed bilateral ties and explored new avenues to elevate “special bond to even greater heights.”
During the meeting, PM Modi stated that India was proud to be a “valued and trusted development partner” for Mauritius and the two nations would work together for promoting the interests of the Global South.
In a historic gesture, the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced the highest award, The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean, for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
PM Modi becomes the first Indian to receive the honour. This becomes the 21st international award bestowed upon PM Modi by a country.