New Delhi, March 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be paying a State Visit to Mauritius to attend the National Day celebrations on March 12 as the Chief Guest.

The visit is on the invitation of Mauritius Prime Minister Mauritius Navinchandra Ramgoolam.

A contingent of the Indian Defence Forces will participate in the celebrations along with a ship from the Indian Navy, a statement said

Prime Minister last visited Mauritius in 2015.

During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will call on President of Mauritius Dharam Gokhool, meet the Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, and hold meetings with senior dignitaries and leaders of political parties in Mauritius, a statement said.

Prime Minister Modi will also interact with the members ...