Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mauritius on March 12, 2025, marked the introduction of Vision MAHASAGAR, building upon ten years of Vision SAGAR. The new vision aims to enhance cooperation in trade, sustainable growth, and mutual security among Global South countries. This visit reflects India’s commitment to fostering regional partnerships, particularly with Mauritius, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to development in the Indian Ocean and African contexts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently participated as the Chief Guest in the National Day celebrations of Mauritius on March 12, 2025. This significant visit marked ten years since he inaugurated Vision SAGAR, aimed at promoting regional security and growth within the Indian Ocean Region through enhanced connectivity, disaster management, and strong people-to-people ties.
During this latest visit, Prime Minister Modi introduced Vision MAHASAGAR, which stands for “Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.” He articulated that this new vision builds upon the principles laid out ten years prior, emphasizing India’s ongoing commitment to stability and prosperity in the region.
In his address, Prime Minister Modi outlined objectives that include promoting trade for development, advancing sustainable growth through capacity building, and ensuring mutual security for a shared future. He highlighted that India would extend cooperation through technology sharing and providing concessional loans and grants.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of Mauritius as a vital partner for India within the Global South, linking his nation’s goals across the Indian Ocean and Africa. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri echoed these sentiments, stating that Vision MAHASAGAR enhances Vision SAGAR by creating more extensive connections between regions.
In the context of this broader vision, Foreign Secretary Misri noted India’s ongoing initiatives to place the Global South’s interests at the forefront, including the hosting of three Voice of the Global South summits. He underlined that achieving representation for the Global South on global platforms had been furthered by India’s presidency of the G20 prior to this occasion.
In conclusion, Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Mauritius underscored India’s commitment to fostering relationships within the Global South through the introduction of Vision MAHASAGAR. This new initiative not only builds on the previously established Vision SAGAR but encompasses a comprehensive framework for trade, development, and mutual security. With ongoing support and cooperation with Mauritius and other Global South nations, India continues to assert its role as a leading partner in the region.
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