Varanasi/New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today described Mauritius as an important pillar of India's Neighbourhood First policy and Vision 'SAGAR', and announced a Special Economic Package for the Indian Ocean island nation.

In his media statement after holding talks with visiting Mauritius PM Navin Ramgoolam in Varanasi, PM Modi said: "India and Mauritius are two nations, but our dreams and destiny are one."He also congratulated Mauritius on the finalisation of the agreement on the Chagos Archipelago, according to which the UK ceded sovereignty to MauritiusAnnouncing a slew of cooperation initiatives, the PM said the first Jan Aushadhi Center outside India has been established in Mauritius and India has decided to set ...