Modi's Thoughtful Gifts Strengthen India-Mauritius Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the Mauritius President Dharam Gokhool with Holy Sangam Water and a Banarasi saree, enhancing India-Mauritius cultural ties. The gift-giving took place during Modi's two-day state visit, highlighting the strengthening of relationships between the two nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his two-day state visit to Mauritius, presented President Dharam Gokhool with Holy Sangam Water from Mahakumbh and a traditional Banarasi saree from Varanasi for his wife.

The exchange of gifts exemplifies the ongoing effort to strengthen cultural and diplomatic ties between India and Mauritius. These gifts, including the symbolic Holy Sangam Water in a brass and copper pot, and the luxury Banarasi saree inside a Sadeli box, underline India's rich heritage.

Modi's visit, the first in nearly a decade, was warmly received, with a ceremonial welcome from the Mauritian government. The visit underscores the strong and historic relationship between the two countries, as further illustrated by Modi's discussions with Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and the ceremonial sapling planting at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden.

(With inputs from agencies.)