Port Louis, March 10 -- Mauritius Deputy Foreign Minister Hambyrajen Narsinghen said they are "pleased and extremely honoured" to have Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence in Mauritius, and the two countries will look to further consolidate the "already excellent partnership" that exists between the two countries.

Calling it a "special occasion," he stated that all 34 ministers would be present at the airport to welcome PM Modi with all the protocol and pomp.

In an interview with ANI, Narsinghen recalled PM Modi's visit to Mauritius in 2015 and called India a "role model" for his country in many areas. He stated that the government led by Mauritius PM Navin Ramgoolam is a team that has experienced ministers and new faces and termed i...