Mauritius family, not just partner for India: Modi

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday termed Mauritius a family and not just a partner country for India. Addressing the Indian Diaspora in the Indian Ocean nation’s Capital Port Louis, the Prime Minister highlighted the historical, cultural and religious ties that bind the two nations. The event was also attended by Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, his wife Veena Ramgoolam, and other dignitaries. Ramgoolam also announced that his country would confer the nation’s highest civilian award — the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GCSK) on Modi. Thanking Mauritius for...