PM Modi recalled proposing the SAGAR vision during his last visit to Mauritius, calling it India's 'close maritime neighbour' and 'important partner' in the Indian Ocean region.
Mauritian Prime Minister Ramgoolam has shown remarkable diplomatic deftness in balancing India and China. The invite to Modi shows India’s importance to his vision for Mauritius.
UK separated islands from Mauritius when granting it independence & expelled inhabitants when it allowed US to set up military base on Diego Garcia, sparking long-running dispute.
The ICJ in a 2019 advisory opinion said UK had no authority to take control of the disputed archipelago before independence of Mauritius and asked it to end its administration.
During the visit, the President will hold bilateral talks with President of Mauritius, Prithvirajsing Roopun, and PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and will also jointly inaugurate 14 projects assisted by India.
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