Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri recently visited Mauritius recently where he met top officials of the country in a bid to strengthen the bond between the two nations.

The Foreign Secretary visited the country between December 20- December 22.

"The visit follows the congratulatory phone call by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the Prime Minister of Mauritius H.E Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam on 11 November, 2024 immediately after his electoral victory in the parliamentary elections in Mauritius," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.

During the visit, the Foreign Secretary called on President Dharambeer Gokhool, Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Deputy Prime Minister Paul Berenger and the Foreign Minister of Mauritius Dhananjay Ramful and met key Mauritian leaders and officials.

In his meeting with the Prime Minister of Mauritius, the Foreign Secretary congratulated PM Ramgoolam on his recent electoral victory and reiterated the invitation of Prime Minister Modi to PM Ramgoolam to visit India.

Both sides discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and the Foreign Secretary sought guidance to further strengthen the special and close partnership between the two countries.

The Foreign Secretary conveyed India’s continued commitment to the development, progress, and prosperity of Mauritius.

The Foreign Secretary visited Aapravasi Ghat, a poignant landmark, reflecting age-old connections between India and Mauritius.

He also had the opportunity to witness ongoing projects being developed by India in Mauritius including the Civil Service College and an Area Health Centre in Cap Malheureux among other projects.

The visit is part of continued high-level engagements and reflects the importance India attaches to its relations with Mauritius.

"In line with our Neighbourhood First, Vision Sagar, Africa Forward policies, and our commitment to the Global South, the visit reaffirmed the continued commitment from both sides to deepen the multi-dimensional bilateral partnership for the prosperity and development of both countries and the larger Indian Ocean Region," the statement issued by the MEA said.