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Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for a two -day state visit to Mauritius, the country in the Indian Ocean today i.e. on Tuesday. Here he will attend the 57th National Day celebrations of Mauritius on 12 March as the chief guest.
In this visit, PM Modi will sign several agreements to carry forward the economic and security relations of both countries. This is the second visit to Mauritius of Indian PM after 2015.
The Ministry of External Affairs said that a contingent of the Indian Army, a Navy’s Waraship and the Akash Ganga Sky Diving Team of the Air Force will also participate in the national function of Mauritius.
Mauritius Prime Minister Naveen Chandra Ramgulam said-
It is a good fortune to host such a respected personality for our country, who despite our busy schedule, has agreed to come to us as the chief guest. PM Modi’s visit is evidence of strong relations between the two countries.
In this visit of PM Modi, many important issues can be discussed, including the impact of global trade and American tariffs. Along with this, there will be discussion on cooperation in defense, trade, capacity building and maritime security.
India has been a full partner of Mauritius. In 2022, Mauritius was given a help of about $ 1.1 billion to the India Development Project.
There will be discussion on increasing mutual partnership in Indian Ocean Foreign Secretary Vikram Egyptian said that the main objective of the partnership between India and Mauritius is to increase marine security. The two countries recognize the strategic significance of the Indian Ocean.
In PM Modi’s visit, MoU can be signed for sharing white-showing information between India and Mauritius.
Explain that information is exchanged about the identification and movement of commercial, non-singing vessels under White Shipping. This helps in strengthening marine security.
India again supported Mauritius’ claim on Chagos Island Before PM Modi’s visit, India has once again supported Mauritius’ claim on Chagos Island. The Indian Foreign Secretary said- Bharat supports the claims of Mauritius for Chagos Islands, as it is part of the long tradition of vulnerability which is part of India’s foreign policy.
There was a dispute between Britain and Mauritius over the island of Chagos for nearly 50 years. India had been trying for a long time between the two. With the help of India 5 months ago, both sides reached an agreement.
According to the agreement, Chagos Islands made up of 60 islands were given to Mauritius.
There is also Diego Garcia Island on the island of Chagos. The US and Britain have maintained a joint military base here. According to the agreement, the US-Britain base will remain here for up to 99 years.
Why is Mauritius special for India China has invested money in many port projects from Pakistan’s Gwadar, Hambantota in Sri Lanka to African countries to surround India and increase its dominance in the Indian Ocean. In response, the Government of India started the Security and Growth for All in the Region (Sagar Project) in 2015 to increase its presence in the Indian Ocean.
Under this, India has created an infrastructure required for the military base on the North Agalga Island of Mauritius, 3,729 km from Mumbai, it includes a hanger for runways, jetty, aircraft. From here, Indo-Mauritius can keep an eye on China’s military ships and submarines in the Western Indian Ocean.
India has created an infrastructure required for the military base on the North Agalga Island of Mauritius, 3,729 km from Mumbai.
People of Indian origin in Mauritius majority About 190 years ago, a ship named Atlas from India reached Mauritius on 2 November 1834 with Indian laborers. In memory of this, there is a 2 November Nivasi Day. The laborers who reached Mauritius from Atlas were up to 80 percent from Bihar.
They were called Girmatia laborers i.e. laborers brought on the basis of agreement. The purpose of bringing them is to develop Mauritius as an agricultural country. The British took many laborers from India to Mauritius between 1834 and 1924. Those going to Mauritius were not just laborers.
After the British occupation, Mauritius also had a small but rich community of both Indian Hindu and Muslim traders. Most of the traders who came here were Gujarati. There were many such developments in the 19th century to buy land descendants of laborers. Their economic situation has improved.
About 52% of the total population of Mauritius are Hindus. This country is one of the most per ca from countries in Africa. Mauritius was captured by France in 1715. Its economy then developed, which was based on the production of sugar.
The British managed to capture the island in the wars between 1803 to 1815. Mauritius gained independence in 1968 under the leadership of Sir Sivasagar Ramgulam of Indian origin. This Republic became in 1992 under Commonwealth.
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