India-Mauritius bonhomie on full display as PM Modi holds talks with Ramgoolam. Both leaders drove together to the banquet, that the Mauritius PM was hosting in honour of the visiting Indian leader, in the same car after the bilateral talks. PM Modi affirmed that India was proud to be a valued and trusted development partner for Mauritius and the two countries would work together for promoting the interests of the Global South. \”For us, Mauritius is family,\” said PM Modi while addressing the vibrant gathering of the Indian community and friends of India at the Trianon Convention Centre in Port Louis. \”The presence of my friend, Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolsam and Mrs. Veena Ramgolsam made today’s community programme in Mauritius even more special,\” PM Modi said after the meeting. \”I expressed gratitude to Mauritius’ decision to confer upon me the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of theIndian Ocean,\” he added.