On 20 FEB 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. This marks Prime Minister Ramgoolam's second visit to India during his current tenure, following his State Visit in September 2025. The meeting follows their telephonic conversation on 09 February 2026. The leaders reviewed the Enhanced Strategic Partnership, covering trade, investment, maritime security, health, education, and digital cooperation. They discussed collaboration in AI and innovation for inclusive and sustainable development. The implementation of India's Special Economic Package for Mauritius' development was also reviewed. Prime Minister Modi emphasized Mauritius' role as a model for India's development partnership. Both Prime Ministers reaffirmed the importance of the India-Mauritius partnership under India's Vision MAHASAGAR and Neighbourhood First policy, aiming for mutual prosperity and advancing the Global South's priorities. They agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indian Ocean Region. The Release ID is 2231033, and the Visitor Counter is at 139.
Key Entities Referenced
India AI Impact Summit: A summit focused on Artificial Intelligence, where the Prime Ministers of India and Mauritius met.
Enhanced Strategic Partnership: A partnership between India and Mauritius encompassing trade, investment, security, health, education, and digital cooperation.
Special Economic Package: A package extended by India to Mauritius in support of its development priorities.
India's Vision MAHASAGAR: India's maritime vision emphasizing partnership with Mauritius.
Neighbourhood First policy: A policy emphasizing India's relationships with its neighboring countries, including Mauritius.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with Prime Minister of
Mauritius on the sidelines of the India AI Impact
Summit
Posted On: 20 FEB 2026 10:13PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the Prime Minister of Mauritius Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam
on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi today. This is Prime Minister Ramgoolam’s
second visit to India during his current tenure, following his State Visit in September 2025. The meeting
also follows their recent telephonic conversation held on 09 February 2026.
The two leaders reviewed the progress of the Enhanced Strategic Partnership and its multifaceted
engagement across trade and investment, maritime security, health, education and digital cooperation.
Recognising the growing relevance of emerging technologies, they exchanged views on collaboration in
Artificial Intelligence and innovation-led sectors to advance inclusive and sustainable development.
The leaders reviewed the implementation of the Special Economic Package extended by India in support
of Mauritius’ development priorities. Prime Minister Modi underscored that Mauritius stands as a role
model for India’s development partnership, reflecting mutual trust and shared commitment to progress.
The two Prime Ministers reaffirmed the enduring importance of the India–Mauritius partnership under
India’s Vision MAHASAGAR and Neighbourhood First policy, emphasising its contribution to mutual
prosperity and advancing the shared priorities of the Global South.
The leaders agreed to continue working closely to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and contribute
to peace, stability and prosperity in the Indian Ocean Region.
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