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. PM Modi laid a wreath at the memorial and also planted a tree along with Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam. He also paid tributes to Sir Anerood Jugnauth, former President and former Prime Minister of Mauritius. The Botanic Garden, formerly known as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Pamplemousses was renamed in September 1988 on the 88th birth anniversary of Sir Seewoosagur Ram goolam, who was also the Governor General of Mauritian. The Indian diaspora gathered outside the Oberoi Hotel in Port Louis, welcoming PM Modi with ‘Dhols’ and garlands. On the second and final day of his two day State Visit, Prime Minister Modi will participate in the celebrations of the 57th National Day of Mauritious. He is also scheduled to meet leaders of several political parties in Mauritius on the sidelines of various events.