Strengthening Ties: India and Mauritius Deepen Friendship

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi convened with Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam to discuss the longstanding and profound friendship between India and Mauritius, focusing on enhancing bilateral ties.

During the meeting, as shared in a WhatsApp post by Rahul Gandhi, the leaders reinforced the enduring bond that unites the two nations. This encounter coincides with Ramgoolam's state visit to India from September 9 to 16, which included a culturally symbolic invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his constituency in Varanasi.

Ramgoolam's itinerary spanned key Indian cities—Mumbai, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Tirupati, and New Delhi—reflecting the deep cultural connections between the two countries.

(With inputs from agencies.)