Mauritius confers its highest honour ‘Order of the Star and Key of Indian Ocean’ on PM Modi

Mauritius confers its highest honour ‘Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean’ on PM Modi

Date & Place: March 11, 2025 | Port Louis, Mauritius
Event: PM Narendra Modi was bestowed with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GCSK) – Mauritius’ highest civilian honour.
Significance:
- Modi is the first Indian to receive this honour.
- This is the 21st international honour conferred on him by a foreign country.
Context:
- Award recognises the historic and cultural ties between India and Mauritius.
- PM Modi addressed the Indian community, underlining the role of Indian-origin people in Mauritius.
Bilateral Cooperation:
- Strengthening ties in Ayurveda, traditional medicine, culture, trade, and diaspora relations.
- Inauguration of Ayurveda Garden at State House.
- India presented Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards to Mauritius President and First Lady.
- Gifts: Holy Sangam water, Makhana (Bihar superfood), Banarasi silk saree.
Importance for India–Mauritius Relations:
- Shared civilizational, cultural, and diaspora links.
- Mauritius is a key partner in Indian Ocean region, strategically important for India’s maritime diplomacy and SAGAR vision (Security and Growth for All in the Region).
- PM Modi was also Chief Guest at Mauritius National Day celebrations.
  
  Updated - March 11, 2025 10:09 pm | The Hindu