PORT LOUIS: In a heartfelt gesture that further strengthens historical and civilizational ties between India and Mauritius, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Mauritius President Dharam Gokhool in Port Louis and gifted him the holy Ganga water from Maha Kumbh which concluded on February 26 and saw more than 660 million pilgrims gather at the Triveni Sangam Prayagraj, making it the largest human gathering in the world.
Before holding a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Ramgoolam in the evening, PM Modi is scheduled to interact with the Indian diaspora in Mauritius. Prime Minister Ramgoolam will also be hosting a State banquet in honour of PM Modi on Tuesday evening.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described his two-day visit to Mauritius as a "wonderful opportunity" to engage with a valued ally and strengthen bilateral ties.