New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam in his parliamentary constituency ahead of bilateral talks between the two leaders.

The two leaders warmly greeted each other and shook hands, as seen in pictures.

Earlier, amid the sound of drums and conch shells, Modi's convoy entered the city around 11:30 AM. At several intersections along the route, BJP leaders, party workers and local residents lined up to welcome him, chanting "Har Har Mahadev." In some places, people showered flower petals, while a few were also seen carrying Mauritius flags.

The prime minister landed at Babatpur airport from Delhi, where he was received by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel a...