Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool and Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam visit the Ayurveda Garden in the State House, established in collaboration with the Government of India, on March 11, 2025.
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Mauritius PM Navin Ramgoolam on Tuesday (March 11, 2025) announced its highest award ‘The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean’ for the visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mr.l Modi is the first Indian to receive the honour.
It is the 21st international award bestowed upon Mr. Modi by a country.
In a special gesture, Mr. Modi announced the issuance of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards to his Mauritian counterpart Navin Ramgoolam and his spouse Veena Ramgoolam.
The announcement was made at a community event attended by more than 3,500 people, including members of the Mauritius Cabinet, government officials, and National Assembly members.
Earlier in the day, Mr. Modi presented OCI cards to Mauritius’ President Dharambeer Gokhool and First Lady Vrinda Gokhool. The handover took place on the first day of his state visit, underscoring India’s commitment to its diaspora and bilateral relations with Mauritius.
(With inputs from PTI)
Published – March 11, 2025 07:59 pm IST