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PM Modi and Ramgoolam are expected to hold discussions on crucial matters of bilateral cooperation, focusing on development partnership and capacity building.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Mauritius counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam (Credits: PM Modi/YouTube)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reached Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi, where he is scheduled to hold talks with Mauritius counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam.
Shortly after arriving in the city, he met Ramgoolam. A video shared by ANI shows both leaders greeting each-other with a smile and handshake as they meet.
PM Modi Receives Warm Welcome In Varanasi
The Prime Minister received a warm welcome as he reached Varanasi. Flower petals were showered, people stood in lines on road, waving flags of BJP as the PM passed by.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a warm welcome on his arrival in Varanasi, Uttar PradeshToday, the Prime Minister will host the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, who is on a State Visit to India from 9–16 September 2025.
(Source: ANI/DD) pic.twitter.com/w0auZ1wFsE
— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2025
Mauritian Prime Minister On Eight-Day Visit To India
The Mauritian Prime Minister is on a visit to India from September 9 to September 16. In Varanasi, he is also scheduled to attend the Ganga ‘aarti’ on Thursday evening and visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple on Friday morning, before his departure.
“After the bilateral meet, the delegation from Mauritius will witness the Ganga Aarti, visit Kashi Vishwanath temple. A cultural program will also be shown to them highlighting the historical ties of the two nations,” District Magistrate Satyendar Kumar said.
Speaking about the meet, BJP’s local media in-charge Arvind Mishra said that this will be the first bilateral meeting of the prime minister with a head of state in Kashi.
“At a time when turmoil is prevailing in the countries around India, the country is working towards building cordial relations with its neighbours,” he noted.
Meanwhile, Varanasi is all decked out with large hoardings and banners welcoming the Mauritius PM. A three-layer security is also in place in the city.
Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can follow her…Read More
Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can follow her… Read More
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September 11, 2025, 11:22 IST
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