India and Mauritius reaffirmed their long-standing and deep-rooted relationship during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State Visit to Mauritius from March 11 to 12, 2025. In a comprehensive bilateral meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi and his Mauritian counterpart, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, discussed various aspects of their partnership, emphasizing the historical, cultural, and strategic ties that bind the two nations.
Both leaders acknowledged that Mauritius-India relations have evolved into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, extending across multiple sectors and benefiting not just their respective countries but also the broader Indian Ocean region. Dr. Ramgoolam highlighted India’s role as a “time-tested and trusted partner” in Mauritius’ socio-economic development since its independence, adding that India has “steadfastly supported Mauritius at all times.” He further expressed his commitment to strengthening bilateral ties to meet future challenges.
Space and climate change cooperation emerged as key areas of discussion, with both leaders agreeing that ongoing collaborations in these fields have significantly benefited their nations. Prime Minister Ramgoolam extended his appreciation to the Indian government for its support in developing a joint satellite for Mauritius, calling it a “testament to India’s unwavering support in our developmental journey.”
To deepen their cooperation, India and Mauritius will work closely on the successful development and launch of the India-Mauritius satellite. As part of this initiative, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will provide training to Mauritian scientists and experts. Both sides also agreed to implement advanced weather and climate forecasting systems, including Wave Rider Buoys and a Multi-hazard Emergency System, aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness in Mauritius.
Renewing the ongoing collaboration between ISRO and the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC), the leaders pledged to enhance the ISRO Telemetry and Tracking Centre in Mauritius. Additionally, they explored new avenues for cooperation in space and climate change, with India offering capacity-building support tailored to Mauritius’ needs.
India also proposed a development partnership project that would utilize Earth Observation Applications and an interactive computing framework to help Mauritius monitor extreme weather events and study climate impacts more effectively. The initiative, to be carried out by ISRO and the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), will be undertaken under the broader framework of the QUAD.
