Prime Minister Modi Strengthens India-Mauritius Ties with OCI Card Gesture

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards to Mauritian leaders and announced community development projects during his visit. This gesture seeks to strengthen India-Mauritius ties and emphasizes India's commitment to its diaspora. Mauritius hosts a significant Indian community, highlighted by 13,198 OCI cardholders.

During a pivotal visit to Mauritius, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made headlines by announcing the issuance of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards to Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Chandra Ramgoolam and his wife, Veena Ramgoolam.

The surprise gesture was revealed at a major community event, attended by thousands including members of the Mauritius Cabinet and National Assembly. Modi also presented OCI cards to Mauritius' President Dharambeer Gokhool and First Lady Vrinda Gokhool as part of his ongoing commitment to India's diaspora.

With further extensions of OCI eligibility for Mauritians of Indian lineage, Modi's visit underscores a reinforced relationship between the two nations with upcoming agreements in maritime security, culture, and community development projects.

(With inputs from agencies.)