VARANASI, Sept. 12 -- A 28-member delegation of entrepreneurs from Mauritius explored trade and investment opportunities during their visit to Varanasi, where they attended a meeting organised by Invest UP. The event brought together leading Indian business associations to explore collaborations in key sectors like renewables, infrastructure, ports, roads, healthcare, pharma, financial services, tourism and artificial intelligence (AI). The meeting aimed to deepen economic ties and foster long-term investment partnerships between India and Mauritius, officials said. Senior officials and representatives from industry bodies such as IIA, CII, PHDCCI, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, ASSOCHAM, and Laghu Udyog Bharti participated in the discussions. Chairman of UP coordination committee, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Mukesh Singh said, "It was a wonderful meeting. We appreciate the efforts of the UP government and Invest UP for making the state the best destination for investment." Invest UP ACEO Shashank Chaudhary delivered a presentation on investment opportunities in UP. He highlighted the state's strong fundamentals, noting that over 56% of the state's population falls within the working-age group, providing a substantial demographic dividend. He emphasised UP's connectivity, supported by a robust network of expressways, five international airports (including the upcoming Noida International Airport), and 16 domestic airports. The delegation was led by Sanjay Bhunjun, who described Mauritius as "Chhota Bharat" (Mini India) and highlighted the shared values and emotional ties with UP....