New Delhi, March 8 -- Several memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) will be exchanged, including on trade and promoting SMEs, during the two-visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Mauritius. He will also inaugurate the Civil Service College and the Area Health Centre, both built with India's grant assistance.

PM Modi will attend the National Day celebrations of Mauritius on March 12 as the Chief Guest. A contingent of Indian Defence Forces will participate in the celebrations along with a ship from the Indian Navy.

Addressing a special briefing ahead of PM Modi's visit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that Mauritius is a key partner of India in the Indian Ocean and a close maritime neighbour. The bilateral ties are rooted in shared ...