New Delhi, February 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received a phone call from his Mauritian counterpart, Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, during which the two leaders reviewed the progress of extensive cooperation between India and Mauritius.
In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the special, historic and people-centric ties between the two nations and welcomed Prime Minister Ramgoolam to India for the upcoming AI-Impact Summit scheduled for next week.
“Happy to receive a phone call from my friend, Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam. We reviewed progress in the wide-ranging cooperation between India and Mauritius since our memorable meeting in Varanasi last year. Reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthen the special, historic and people-centric ties that unite our two nations. India and Mauritius will continue to work together to achieve shared objectives of peace and stability in the Indian Ocean Region. I look forward to welcoming him to India for the AI-Impact Summit next week,” the Prime Minister said.
In September last year, India extended a comprehensive Special Economic Package exceeding USD 680 million to Mauritius and signed multiple agreements during Prime Minister Ramgoolam’s State visit to India. The two leaders held wide-ranging discussions on bilateral, regional and global issues, culminating in the signing of seven Memorandums of Understanding across diverse sectors, including science and technology, oceanography, public administration, power, small development projects, hydrography and space cooperation.
India is set to host the AI-Impact Summit from February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, marking the first global AI summit to be held in the Global South.
Designed as a five-day programme covering policy, research, industry and public engagement, the summit is anchored on three foundational pillars — People, Planet and Progress. It is expected to bring together global leaders, policymakers, technology companies, innovators and experts to deliberate on the role of artificial intelligence in governance, innovation and sustainable development.
The India AI Impact Expo, spread over 70,000 square metres, will feature more than 300 exhibitors from 30 countries across 10 thematic pavilions, showcasing AI’s transition from research and pilot projects to large-scale deployment.
The summit builds on India’s development-focused approach to artificial intelligence, aligns with the IndiaAI Mission and the Digital India Initiative, and emphasises translating global AI discussions into practical, people-centric outcomes.
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