External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently visited the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden in Mauritius. During his visit, he paid homage at the memorials of two significant leaders of Mauritius: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, known as the Father of the Mauritian Nation, and Sir Anerood Jugnauth, the architect of the ‘Mauritian Miracle.’
Jaishankar acknowledged the important contributions of these leaders by honoring their legacies. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “Paid homage at the memorials of the Father of the Mauritian Nation, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, and the architect of the ‘Mauritian Miracle,’ Sir Aneerood Jugnauth, at the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden. Their legacies have shaped the deep and enduring friendship between India and Mauritius.”
Paid homage at the memorials of the Father of the Mauritian Nation Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and the architect of the ‘Mauritian Miracle’ Sir Aneerood Jugnauth at the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden.
Their legacies have shaped the deep and enduring friendship between India and… pic.twitter.com/alyq2ScDwm
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 16, 2024
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam served as the first Prime Minister of Mauritius from 1968 to 1982. He played a key role in the country’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule and is revered for his contributions to Mauritius’ freedom and development.
Sir Anerood Jugnauth served three terms as Prime Minister of Mauritius from 1982 to 1995, 2000 to 2003, and 2014 to 2017. He also served as President from 2003 to 2012. During his tenure, he transformed the country’s economy and politics, earning him the title “Father of the Mauritian Economic Miracle.”
Earlier in the day, Jaishankar attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the “Maitree Udyan.” He expressed his gratitude to Mauritian Foreign Minister Maneesh Gobin for joining the ceremony. In another post on X, Jaishankar stated, “The ‘Maitree Udyan’ is a symbol of our everlasting friendship. Appreciate FM @ManeeshGobin for joining in its Ground-Breaking Ceremony. #Plant4Mother is now rooted in Mauritian soil.”
The 🇮🇳 🇲🇺 ‘Maitree Udyan’ is a symbol of our everlasting friendship.
Appreciate FM @ManeeshGobin for joining in its Ground-Breaking Ceremony. #Plant4Mother is now rooted in Mauritian soil. #एक_पेड़_माँ_के_नाम pic.twitter.com/FnvXxVBzcS
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 16, 2024
During his two-day visit to Mauritius, Jaishankar met with Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth in Port Louis. He appreciated the continued broadening of the special and enduring partnership between India and Mauritius. Jaishankar also conveyed the warm greetings of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Prime Minister Jugnauth.
He wrote, “Honored to call on PM @KumarJugnauth today in Port Louis. Conveyed the warm greetings of PM @narendramodi. Took stock of our special and enduring partnership and appreciated its further broadening. Looking forward to continued collaboration and strengthening of relations.”
Honored to call on PM @KumarJugnauth today in Port Louis. Conveyed the warm greetings of PM @narendramodi.
Took stock of our special and enduring partnership and appreciated its further broadening.
Looking forward to the continued collaboration and strengthening of 🇮🇳-🇲🇺… pic.twitter.com/P9phPhhM9d
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 16, 2024
Jaishankar’s visit to Mauritius comes about a month after Prime Minister Jugnauth visited India for the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with his new cabinet and Council of Ministers. This visit marks one of Jaishankar’s first bilateral engagements following his reappointment in the Modi-led government. He previously visited Mauritius in February 2021.
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