Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid an official visit to Mauritius on Tuesday, marking his second visit to the island nation in his current role. The visit came shortly after a telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam on June 24, during which both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
During his visit, Misri called on President Dharambeer Gokhool, PM Ramgoolam, Deputy PM Paul Berenger, and Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful. In his meeting with Prime Minister Ramgoolam, Misri conveyed PM Modi’s invitation for an official visit to India and discussed the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation.
As part of India’s ongoing support to Mauritius, Misri handed over specialized anti-drug equipment to the Mauritian government, underlining joint efforts to combat rising drug addiction and related social issues in the country.
The visit highlighted India’s strong commitment to its ties with Mauritius under the Neighbourhood First policy, Vision MAHASAGAR, and its engagement with the Global South. Both sides reaffirmed their intent to deepen cooperation across sectors for mutual development and the prosperity of the Indian Ocean Region.
