New Delhi [India], August 27 (ANI): Mauritius’ Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning, Jyoti Jeetun, on Wednesday praised the robust India-Mauritius partnership and lauded India’s economic transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
In an exclusive interview with ANI, Jeetun remarked, “India’s leadership is something not to be spoken about, but to be seen in action. We don’t have to put it in words to see the economic development that has happened. I have come here to meet the Niti Aayog. The Indian Government’s ‘Viksit Bharat Abhiyaan’ is a very ambitious plan, which is being executed and not just remaining on paper. This cannot take place without strong leadership in place.”
She stressed that India is significant not only for Mauritius but also for the world. “India is a very important market for Mauritius and for the world. India’s economy is growing rapidly; it is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. India is projected to become the third-largest economy in the world, and this presents huge potential and opportunities… We are working on developing new sectors, including FinTech, IT, healthcare, and health sciences. We are also trying to develop an ocean economy and renewable energy, and in all these sectors, India has made a lot of investment. We believe there is vast potential for cooperation between both our countries,” she said.
Reflecting on historic ties, Jeetun noted that the majority of Mauritians trace their roots to India. “We have a very deep-rooted ancestral, cultural, and linguistic relationship with India, and this bond is very strong. Over the past few years, we have been working to strengthen the economic partnership and relationship.”
She also expressed gratitude for PM Modi’s visit to Mauritius as the Chief Guest for the country’s Independence Day earlier this year. “It was our great pleasure when PM Modi came to Mauritius. He was the first head of state to visit Mauritius after the election of the new government, so it was a matter of great pride for us.”
Looking ahead, she confirmed that the Mauritian Prime Minister is expected to visit India soon. “Our Prime Minister hopefully will be visiting India soon. The aim is to build on this bond of cultural ties into a more economic relationship going forward.”
As India marks Ganesh Chaturthi, Jeetun highlighted the festival’s significance in Mauritius. “All Hindus celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with great enthusiasm. Ganesh Chaturthi, Shivratri, Diwali, Ugadi— all Indian festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm in our country.”
The India-Mauritius relationship continues to be defined by trust, cultural affinity, and close cooperation. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has previously highlighted that these ties foster collaboration in maritime security, development partnerships, capacity-building, technical assistance, cultural exchanges, and vibrant people-to-people connections. (ANI)
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