Navinchandra Ramgoolam

February 21, 2026 10:16 AM

PM Modi, Mauritius PM Discuss AI Cooperation and Global South Priorities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Prime Minister of Mauritius Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Thursday on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. This marked Prime Minister Ramgoolam’s second visit to India during his current tenure, following his State Visit in September 2025. The meeting also followed their recent telephonic conversation on February 9, 2026. The two leaders reviewed progress under the Enhanced Strategic Partnership and its multifaceted engagement across tra...

February 10, 2026 10:12 AM

PM Modi, Mauritius PM Ramgoolam review bilateral ties in phone call

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, during which the two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Mauritius Enhanced Strategic Partnership. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the discussion focused on developments since their last meeting in Varanasi in September 2025, with particular emphasis on development partners...

September 16, 2025 4:16 PM

Mauritius PM Ramgoolam calls on President Murmu before concluding India visit

Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, marking the conclusion of his eight-day State Visit to India. Welcoming PM Ramgoolam and his delegation, President Murmu said that Mauritius holds a special place in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy, ‘MAHASAGAR Vision’, and its commitment to the Global South. She expressed happiness over the steady growth of the India-Mauritius partnership that reflects in the r...

September 11, 2025 2:45 PM

Over the years, we have benefited from India’s generous assistance and expertise: Mauritius PM Ramgoolam

Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Thursday lauded India’s longstanding support and partnership with Mauritius, saying that his country has “benefited immensely” from India’s generous assistance and expertise across multiple sectors over the years. Speaking at a joint press briefing following his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ramgoolam highlighted the historic and deep-rooted ties between the two nations and expressed heartfelt gratitude for In...

September 11, 2025 3:23 PM

‘Not just partners, we are family’: PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Mauritius PM Ramgoolam in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Thursday held wide-ranging bilateral talks in Varanasi, reaffirming the unique civilisational ties between the two nations and unveiling a host of new projects and agreements designed to deepen their enhanced strategic partnership. Welcoming Ramgoolam to his parliamentary constituency, PM Modi called the meeting a “spiritual union” and said India and Mauritius are “not just partners but a family,” bo...

September 10, 2025 1:52 PM

PM Modi to host Mauritius PM in Varanasi on Sept 11; to review Uttarakhand flood situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Mauritian PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Varanasi on Thursday and later undertake an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Uttarakhand, the Prime Minister’s Office said. Mauritian PM Ramgoolam, who is on a state visit to India from September 9–16, will meet PM Modi for bilateral talks around 11.30 am in Varanasi. The discussions will cover the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation, with a focus on development partnership, capacity building, renewab...

March 13, 2025 9:13 AM

PM Modi and Mauritius counterpart Ramgoolam agree to facilitate trade settlements in local currencies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam have agreed to facilitate trade settlements in local currencies, viz Indian Rupee and Mauritian Rupee. The two leaders also agreed to hold the second session of the High Power Joint Trade Committee under the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) to further strengthen trade, economic cooperation and partnership between the two nations. PM Modi was in Mauritius for a two-day State visi...

March 11, 2025 11:45 PM

“When you come here, you enrich our country as well”: Mauritius PM Ramgoolam hails PM Modi’s visit

Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mauritius, acknowledging India's significant contributions to the country's development across various sectors. He expressed gratitude for India's continued support and the recent extension of OCI cards to Mauritian citizens. Speaking at an Indian community event, PM Ramgoolam lauded PM Modi's visit as a special gesture. "It is very rare for politicians like us to be at a loss for words. I am bereft ...

March 11, 2025 11:05 PM

PM Modi spreads Holi cheer in Mauritius, vows to carry festive colours back to India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Indian diaspora in Mauritius, reflecting on his previous visit to the island nation a decade ago, which coincided with the Holi festival. With just three days remaining for the festival of colours in India, PM Modi expressed his intention to bring the spirit of Holi back home. "I came to Mauritius 10 years ago on this date. It was a week after Holi, and I brought the joy of 'Phagwa' with me. This time, I will take the colours of Holi with me...

March 7, 2025 11:21 PM

PM Modi to attend Mauritius National Day as chief guest on March 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a State Visit to Mauritius from March 11 to 12, 2025, at the invitation of Mauritian Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam. The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that PM Modi will attend Mauritius’ National Day celebrations on March 12 as the Chief Guest, marking his first visit to the island nation since 2015. As part of the celebrations, a contingent of the Indian Defence Forces will participate, accompanied by a ship from the ...