Prime Minister meets with the Prime Minister of Mauritius

📌 Summary:

• PM Modi met Mauritius PM Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Victoria, Mahe, on the sidelines of Seychelles' Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations — Modi's fourth meeting with Ramgoolam since November 2024
• Reviewed ongoing bilateral cooperation and the implementation of India's Special Economic Package
• Bilateral projects to support Mauritius's healthcare, connectivity, sustainable development and blue economy
• Reaffirmed the India–Mauritius Enhanced Strategic Partnership under India's Vision MAHASAGAR and Neighbourhood First policy, and a shared commitment to the Global South
• Pledged continued cooperation for peace, stability and prosperity in the Indian Ocean Region

🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS2 (IR — Neighbourhood First, Indian Ocean diplomacy, development partnership, Global South leadership).

📝 Prelims Facts:

• Mauritius PM: Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam (in office since November 2024)
• Vision MAHASAGAR = Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
• India–Mauritius Enhanced Strategic Partnership; Neighbourhood First policy; blue economy focus

🔑 Key Term: Vision MAHASAGAR — India's Indian Ocean outreach framework (evolving from SAGAR), emphasising security and growth across the region.