Mauritius FM lauds PM Modi's 'historic milestone' as longest-serving elected head, calls him 'voice of Global South'
By Sahil Pandey, Port Louis, June 10
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieves the historic milestone of becoming the longest-continuing elected head of government, the Foreign Minister of Mauritius Dhananjay Ramful has hailed the feat as a testament to the immense trust reposed in him by the people of India.
In an exclusive interview with ANI, the Mauritian Foreign Minister lauded PM Modi's leadership, describing his tenure as a period of profound transformation for India and emphasising his influential role as a champion for the Global South.
Reflecting on the significance of PM Modi reaching this political landmark, the Minister remarked, "I think this is a very important achievement; it is a milestone in the political life of Prime Minister Modi. He deserves it because this shows the trust that the people of India have. He is a global leader, and it is also good for India because he has been transforming the nation."
The Minister Ramful further praised the Prime Minister's inclusive development agenda, noting that across the economy, infrastructure, and social sectors, he has consistently introduced initiatives tailored for those at the lower rungs of the ladder.
The Foreign Minister underscored PM Modi's pivotal role in elevating the concerns of developing nations on the world stage, pointing to India's G20 Presidency as a watershed moment. "I have to say that PM Modi has the faith of the Global South. In all his decisions, you will see that he has always taken into consideration the concerns and problems of the Global South," the Minister told ANI here, highlighting that the invitation for Mauritius to join the G20 delegation and the historic inclusion of the African Union as a member demonstrate that PM Modi is a leader who translates vision into concrete action for the developing world.
Outlining the robust bilateral partnership, the Minister credited PM Modi's leadership for cementing the strategic and infrastructural cooperation between the two nations. Recalling the launch of the 'SAGAR' (Security and Growth for All in the Region) mission during the Prime Minister's 2015 visit to Mauritius, the Minister emphasised its importance for stability in the Indian Ocean.
He further noted that India has remained a consistent partner in Mauritius's development, recently granting a fresh financial package for various projects during Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam's visit to India, while also remaining instrumental in delivering key infrastructural landmarks such as the Metro Express and the ENT hospital.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting to see how strongly Mauritius aligns with India. The mention of SAGAR mission and Metro Express shows real infrastructure collaboration. But I wonder if the "voice of Global South" rhetoric is always backed by concrete action or just diplomatic talk.
Historic milestone indeed! 10 years of stable leadership is no joke in democracy. Mauritius's praise is genuine because India under Modi has helped many small island nations. The African Union getting G20 membership was a game-changer for Global South. Bharatiya rajneeti me stability bhi zaroori hai. 👏
It's great that India is getting international recognition. But let's not forget that the "longest-serving" record comes with questions about democratic institutions and press freedom. A balanced perspective is needed—acknowledging achievements while not ignoring concerns.
Mauritius always had strong ties with India. Remember our first PM Jawaharlal Nehru's connection with Mauritius? But Modi ji has taken it to next level. Infrastructure projects like Metro Express show India's soft power. Global South ki baat karte hain to sabse pahle India ki awaaz sunai deti hai ab. 🚆
The SAGAR initiative is genuinely impressive for Indian Ocean security. However, I'm cautious about leaders becoming too powerful. A 10-year streak is rare, but democracies need regular alternation of power to stay healthy. Still, credit where it's due for foreign policy.
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