Strengthening Bonds: President Droupadi Murmu’s Historic State Visit to Mauritius

President Droupadi Murmu embarked on a significant state visit to Mauritius from March 11th to 13th, strengthening the longstanding ties between the two nations.

As a chief guest, President Murmu attended the National Day celebrations in Mauritius, underscoring the deepening bilateral relations. The visit saw the participation of a contingent from the Indian Navy, including two ships from the First Training Squadron, INS Tir and CGS Sarathi, in the festivities on March 12th.

The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted the milestone in India-Mauritius relations, emphasizing the significance of President Murmu’s presence at the National Day celebrations.

During her visit, President Murmu, along with Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, inaugurated 14 India-assisted projects, showcasing the diverse facets of India’s development partnership with Mauritius.

President Murmu’s visit followed the recent joint inauguration by Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Pravind Jugnauth of infrastructure projects in Agalega Island.

As the sixth Indian President to grace Mauritius’ National Day as Chief Guest since 2000, President Murmu’s visit symbolized the enduring bond between the two nations, as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

President Murmu held bilateral meetings with Mauritius President Prithvirajsing Roopun and Prime Minister Jugnauth, besides engagements with other Mauritian leaders, including the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

The visit also witnessed the exchange of key bilateral agreements aimed at bolstering institutional collaboration and capacity-building cooperation.

President Murmu paid homage to Mauritian leaders at the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden and visited significant historical and cultural sites, including the Aapravasi Ghat and the Intercontinental Slavery Museum.

Addressing Mauritian youth at the University of Mauritius and engaging with socio-cultural organizations and the Indian diaspora highlighted the multifaceted aspects of the visit, fostering people-to-people ties between India and Mauritius.