Modi begins landmark visit to Mauritius today

The unique and special India-Mauritius relationship, that has deepened significantly over the last 10 years, is set to consolidate further during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day State visit to Port Louis, beginning on Tuesday.

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Modi will be arriving in the Mauritian capital early Tuesday at the invitation of Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam to attend the country's National Day celebrations as the Chief Guest on Wednesday.

A contingent of Indian defence forces will also participate in the celebrations along with a ship from the Indian Navy.

This is Modi's first visit to Mauritius since 2015 when he had outlined India's Vision SAGAR - Security and growth for All in the Region which along with 'Neighbourhood First' policy, 'Act East' policy, 'Think West' policy and 'Connect Central Asia' policy continues to guide New Delhi's approach to the neighbourhood and beyond while strengthening historical and civilizational ties at the same time.