Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India will receive Mauritius’ highest honor, ‘The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean,’ in recognition of his efforts to enhance bilateral relations. He is the first Indian to be awarded this honor and the fifth foreign national. Modi also conferred OCI cards to the Mauritian Prime Minister and other leaders during his state visit.
On Tuesday, Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be honored with the country’s highest distinction, ‘The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean.’ This accolade acknowledges Modi’s significant contributions to fortifying the bilateral relations between Mauritius and India. Modi is notably the first Indian recipient of this distinguished recognition, marking his 21st international award.
Prime Minister Ramgoolam highlighted that Modi is the fifth foreign national to be awarded this honor. In a related gesture, Modi presented Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards to both Prime Minister Ramgoolam and his wife, Veena Ramgoolam, during a community event that welcomed over 3,500 attendees, including key members of the Mauritian government.
Earlier in the day, Modi also issued OCI cards to Mauritius’ President Dharambeer Gokhool and the First Lady, Vrinda Gokhool. This event, taking place on the first day of Modi’s state visit, underscores India’s dedication to its diaspora and further solidifies its diplomatic relations with Mauritius, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and mutual respect.
In conclusion, the recognition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Mauritius’ highest honor reflects the deepening ties between Mauritius and India. This event, alongside the issuance of OCI cards to Mauritian leaders, emphasizes India’s commitment to its diaspora and proactive engagement in strengthening bilateral relations. Such diplomatic gestures are pivotal for fostering mutual cooperation and goodwill between nations.
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