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New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil will pay an official visit to Mauritius from April 24 to 28.

During her visit, Patil will meet Mauritius President Anerood Jugnauth, Prime Minister Dr. Navindchandra Ramgoolam, Leader of the Opposition Paul Raymond Berenger, Chief Justice Bernard Sik Yuen and the Speaker of the National Assembly Rajkeswur Purryag.

She will meet members of the Indian community at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture in Phoenix. She will also unveil a bust of Indira Gandhi.

She will also visit heritage sites such as the Aapravasi Ghat and the Le Mourne.

She will attend a business meeting at the Grand Bay International Conference Centre before going to the University of Mauritius where she will be awarded a Doctorate Degree.

“President’s visit to Mauritius is a part of the process of exchanges at the highest political level between India and Mauritius,” said Secretary (West) Vivek Katju.

“The two countries have enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation that are firmly rooted in history, tradition and cultural affinities. India-Mauritius partnership today is mutually beneficial, comprehensive, deep and diverse. The commitment of the two countries to democratic ideals, values and pluralism reinforces the close ties that they enjoy,’ he added.

Katju said Patil’s visit will provide a further impetus to the consolidation and development of their historical friendship and cooperation between the two countries and will enhance the India-Mauritius partnership.

India-Mauritius coincide approaches on many regional and international issues, such as international terrorism, piracy, reform of the international institutions, including the United Nations, especially the Security Council. Both countries have a tradition of strong cooperation in multilateral fora. (ANI)