Port Louis, March 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Mauritius to a grand and warm welcome at 6am (local time).

At this early hour, he was received by the top personalities of Mauritius. Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam welcomed him with a garland.

Ramgoolam was joined by the deputy PM, Chief Justice of Mauritius, Speaker of the National Assembly, Leader of the Opposition, Foreign Minister, Cabinet Secretary, Chairperson of Grand Port District Council and many others.

There were a total of 200 dignitaries present to welcome PM Modi at this early hour, which included MPs, MLAs, Diplomatic Corps and religious leaders.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Mauritius late Monday night on a two-day State visit. He wil...