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India - Mauritius Ties:Emotional bonds reinforced during External Affairs Minister visit

'India and Mauritius enjoy a unique and truly exceptional bond of friendship, anchored in a shared historical and cultural heritage' said the External Affairs Minister during her visit to Mauritius recently. This photo feature highlights the emotional bonds which were reinforced between the two nations during the visit.

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    . 'India and Mauritius enjoy a unique and truly exceptional bond of friendship, anchored in a shared historical and cultural heritage' said the External Affairs Minister during her visit to Mauritius recently. This photo feature highlights the emotional bonds which were reinforced between the two nations during the visit.
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    . A warm welcome was given to the External Affairs Minister as she arrived in Mauritius.
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    . Minister Sushma Swaraj sharing some light moments with young children carrying flags of India and Mauritius.
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    . “The Aapravasi Ghat, is a shrine to the pain and anguish of those early pioneers, without whom the human progress that surrounds us today, would not have been possible.”In the picture Minister is seen paying homage at the shrine which is a World Heritage Site.
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    . Bust of Beekrumsing Ramallah, father of Aapravasi Ghat was unveiled by External Affairs Minister during the inauguration of an Interpretation centre.
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    . Minister interacts with a group of women at a function in Mauritius.
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    . In this picture SushmaSwaraj is seen offering gangajal from Haridwar at GangaTalao, Mauritius.
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    . Cultural performance which was a part of the Official function held at the Aaspravasi Ghat shows arrival of Girmitiyas (Indian indentured labour) in Mauritius.
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    . President, Vice President & Prime Minister of Mauritius along with External Affairs Minister of India enjoy cultural program on board INS Mumbai at Port Louis.
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    . A cultural event organized by the Human Service Trust highlights the history of modern Mauritius itself which is entwined with our own history.
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    . The External Affairs Minister said that the success of Mauritius embodies the triumph of the principles that are so precious to India: democracy, rule of law, tolerance, social harmony and human enterprise. India, she said, has always been, and will always be, a steadfast friend and partner of Mauritius.