PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Mauritius from March 11-12. He is set to attend the National Day celebrations of the East African nation. PM Modi reiterated India’s commitment to being a trusted development partner for Mauritius. The government of Mauritius announced its decision to bestow the country’s highest honour ‘The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his ongoing two- day State Visit to Indian Ocean archipelago. The discussions focused on reviewing bilateral relations, assessing ongoing collaborations, and exploring new avenues to enhance the special bond between the two nations. The meeting reaffirmed the strength of their partnership, which has significantly deepened over the past decade under PM Modi’s leadership. The leaders travelled together in the same car to a banquet hosted by PM Ramgoolam in honour of the visiting Indian leader. They also handed over OCI cards to them, illustrating the importance of India-Mauritius friendship.