Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for historical relations between Mauritius and today, suggesting that it was not just a partner country, but a family. In Mauritius for a two -day visit as the chief guest of the country’s National Day – Mahatma Gandhi was selected to remember the beginning of Dandi March – PM Modi called for a deep relationship between the two countries during the dark days of British rule.
“Mauritius is not just a partner country. For us, Mauritius is a family.”
He said, “This bond is deep and strong, which lies in history, heritage and human soul … When Mauritius faces a crisis, India is the first to answer. When Mauritius Prosperors, India is the first to celebrate,” he said.
The Indo-Marshas relations of the falling Indian laborers sent during the colonial period, along with several descendants of Mauritius, lasts.
It was one of the first countries that India developed diplomatic relations after independence. Today PM Modi strengthened it with his address, generously with Hindi and Bhojpuri.
He reminded them of Holi, the upcoming festivals recited couplets in Maithili, and revealed that they have taken water from Maha Kumbh for those who failed to join it.
He talked about the progress made by Bihar, many states in Mauritius find out their roots.
Switching to Bhojpuri, he said, “I know your deep emotional relations with Bihar .. As an MP of Purvanchal, I know the ability of Maa Bihar. There was a time when Bihar was the center of prosperity of the world. Now, together, we will work to bring back its glory”.
In this context, he outlined the efforts of the government – from the revival of Nalanda University to the export of Makhana or Foxes, which he said, “will soon become part of the snack menu worldwide”.
But this relationship between India and Mauritius, he said, not only look back, but also stare at further.
Calling Mauritius a “Gateway to Global South”, he said during his first visit to the country a decade ago, he announced “Sagar Vision”.
“Sagar means security and development for all in the region. Today, Mauritius is still at the center of this vision. Whether it is investment or infrastructure, commerce or crisis reaction”.
PM Modi has been honored with Mauritius’s highest civilian honor – Order of the Star and Ki Grand Commander of the Indian Ocean. Thanking the people and the island nation for gesture, he said, “I politely accept this decision with great respect. This is not just an honor for me, it is an honor for the historical bond between India and Mauritius”.
