**Summary:**
On September 16, 2025, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Dr. The Hon. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, concluded a state visit to India (September 9-16) with a meeting with the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President emphasized Mauritius's importance in India's Neighbourhood First Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision, and commitment to the Global South, highlighting the steady growth of partnership and cooperation, recently elevated to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership. India is supporting Mauritius's developmental priorities through a new Special Economic Package, funding projects in hospitals, roads, port development, defence procurement, and joint surveillance. Bilateral cooperation is expanding into digital technologies and the space sector. Both leaders acknowledged the unique relationship between the two countries, rooted in shared history, language, culture, and values, with confidence expressed in further strengthening bilateral ties. (Release ID: 2167155)
Key Entities Referenced
Republic of Mauritius: A country in the Indian Ocean, whose Prime Minister visited India.
Navinchandra Ramgoolam: The Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius who visited India.
Droupadi Murmu: The President of India who met with the Prime Minister of Mauritius.
Rashtrapati Bhavan: The official residence of the President of India, where the meeting took place.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: A city in India visited by the Prime Minister of Mauritius.
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: A city in India visited by the Prime Minister of Mauritius.
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: A city in India visited by the Prime Minister of Mauritius.
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh: A city in India visited by the Prime Minister of Mauritius.
Neighbourhood First Policy: An Indian foreign policy initiative.
MAHASAGAR Vision: An Indian vision related to maritime security and cooperation.
Global South: Refers to countries typically outside of the Western world.
India: The country being visited.
President's Secretariat
PRIME MINISTER OF MAURITIUS CALLS ON THE
PRESIDENT
Posted On: 16 SEP 2025 3:28PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Dr. The Hon. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, called on the
President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (September 16, 2025). The meeting
concluded Prime Minister Ramgoolam’s State Visit to India from September 9 to 16, during which he visited
Mumbai, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Tirupati.
Welcoming Prime Minister Ramgoolam and his delegation to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President said that
Mauritius occupies a special place in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy, ‘MAHASAGAR Vision’ and in
our commitment to the Global South.
The President was happy to note that the partnership and cooperation between India and Mauritius has been
growing steadily in every field. She stated that this growth is reflected in the recent elevation of the
relationship to an ‘Enhanced Strategic Partnership’.The President was happy to note that India is supporting the developmental priorities of the Government of
Mauritius and expressed confidence that the new Special Economic Package will be able to meet the needs of
the government and people of Mauritius. She said that the projects, including hospitals, roads, port
development, defence procurement and joint surveillance, will enhance infrastructure and will have a positive
impact on the lives of people in the coming years. She added that bilateral cooperation is now also expanding
in new areas, including digital technologies and the space sector.
Both leaders agreed that the relations between our two countries are unique, rooted in our shared history,
language, culture, and values. The President expressed confidence that with the vast leadership experience of
Prime Minister Ramgoolam, India-Mauritius long-standing bilateral ties will further strengthen in the times to
come.
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MJPS/SR
(Release ID: 2167155)