Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam has announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean, marking him as the first Indian to be honored with this distinction. Modi also conferred Overseas Citizen of India cards to the Prime Minister and his spouse at a large community event, emphasizing India’s commitment to its relations with Mauritius.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam of Mauritius announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the country’s highest honour, ‘The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean’. This honour is in recognition of Modi’s significant contributions to enhancing relations between Mauritius and India.
Modi becomes the first Indian to receive this prestigious award, marking the 21st international accolade he has garnered from various nations. Furthermore, Ramgoolam noted that Modi is only the fifth foreign national ever to be awarded this distinction.
During the same event, Prime Minister Modi conferred Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards to both Navinchandra Ramgoolam and his spouse, Veena Ramgoolam. This announcement took place at a community gathering attended by over 3,500 participants, including members of the Mauritian Cabinet, government officials, and members of the National Assembly.
Earlier in his state visit, Modi also distributed OCI cards to President Dharambeer Gokhool and First Lady Vrinda Gokhool. This gesture underscores India’s dedication to its diaspora and the strengthening of bilateral relations with Mauritius.
In summary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s receipt of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean reflects the strengthened ties between India and Mauritius. Additionally, the issuance of OCI cards highlights India’s commitment to supporting its diaspora and fostering collaborative relations. The recognition of Modi reaffirms ongoing diplomatic engagements and mutual respect between the nations.
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