India, March 12 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Your Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam Ji,
Delegates of both countries,
Friends from the Media,
Namaskar, Bonjour!
On behalf of 140 crore Indians, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the people of Mauritius on their National Day. It is a matter of great honour for me to visit Mauritius again for the National Day. I express my sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam ji and the Government of Mauritius for this privilege.
Friends,
The ties between India and Mauritius are not only bound by the Indian Ocean, but also by our shared culture, traditions, and values. We are partners on the journey to economic and social development....