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PM Modi Honored with Mauritius' Highest Civilian Award During State Visit

Prime Minister Modi received the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean and strengthened bilateral ties with Mauritius through key agreements and cultural exchanges.

PM Modi was the Chief Guest at Mauritius' National Day for the second time, an honour he first received in 2015.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives the Highest National Award of Mauritius, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean from Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool at Mauritius’ National Day Celebrations, in Port Louis on Wednesday. (DPR PMO)
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Overview

  • Prime Minister Modi was conferred Mauritius' highest civilian award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean, during the country's National Day celebrations.
  • Modi dedicated the award to the people of India and emphasized the cultural and historical bonds between India and Mauritius, which trace back to centuries of shared heritage.
  • During his two-day visit, Modi and Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation to foster research and learning.
  • Key agreements were signed, including collaborations on education, labor recruitment, and the establishment of a Directorate of Science and Technology in Mauritius.
  • Modi extended OCI card eligibility to the seventh generation of the Indian diaspora in Mauritius, further strengthening ties with the Indian-origin community that forms a significant part of the island's population.