Tree Planting Diplomacy: Modi's Tribute to Mauritian Legacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam participated in a tree plantation drive at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden. The event honored the contributions of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and Sir Anerood Jugnauth to Mauritius, highlighting a shared commitment to environmental sustainability and a greener future.

In a gesture of diplomatic solidarity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, paid tribute to the legacies of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and Sir Anerood Jugnauth through a tree plantation ceremony. The event took place at the iconic Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, a testament to Mauritius' dedication to biodiversity and conservation.

Prime Minister Modi laid wreaths at the 'Samadhi' of both significant Mauritian leaders, honoring their indelible contributions to the island's progress. The botanical garden, regarded as a living archive of biodiversity, symbolizes Mauritius' botanical heritage and conservation efforts, echoing themes of sustainability and environmental protection.

Emphasizing their shared commitment to a green future, both leaders participated in the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative by planting a Bael sapling. The initiative, aiming to cultivate trees globally, had already seen over 27,500 plantations across 136 countries. This symbolic act reinforces the diplomatic ties and shared vision for an eco-friendly future between India and Mauritius.

(With inputs from agencies.)