Varanasi, Sept. 11 -- On the ongoing state visit of Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam to India, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted the significance of the bilateral partnership between the two countries.

Addressing a special media briefing, Misri said, "Mauritius PM Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam is on an eight-day visit to India. Mauritius is an integral part of our 'Neighbourhood First' policy...Mauritius is also an important part of the commitment to the Global South..It is a partnership evolved in diverse areas, and evidence of it can be seen in the number of MoUs signed between India and Mauritius."

The remarks underline India's efforts to strengthen ties with Mauritius across multiple sectors and its broader ...