Port Louis, March 12 -- Spotlighting the special and unique partnership between India and Mauritius, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who on Wednesday attended the country's National Day celebrations as the Chief Guest for the second time in last 10 years, said that he was "humbled" to receive the Highest National Award of Mauritius. "Humbled to receive the Highest National Award of Mauritius.

I dedicate it to the 140-crore people of India and the centuries-old friendship between our nations," said PM Modi during his remarks at the event. PM Modi is the Chief Guest at Mauritius' National Day for the second time, an honour he first received in 2015.

The rare repeat invitation underscores India's special relationship with Mauritius which rem...