Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet visiting Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Varanasi on Thursday, when they are expected to hold bilateral talks.

Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand on September 11.

"At around 11:30 AM in Varanasi, the Prime Minister will host the Prime Minister of Mauritius, H.E. Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, who is on a State Visit to India from 9–16 September 2025," the Indian government said in a statement.

Mauritius PM to visit Varanasi

Ramgoolam will meet Modi in the religious and historically significant Varanasi city in UP.

Speaking on the meeting between the two leaders, the official government statement said: "The meeting between the two leaders in the historic city of Varanasi underscores the enduring civilizational connect, spiritual bonds and deep-rooted people-to-people ties that have shaped the special and unique relationship between India and Mauritius."

During the bilateral discussions, the two leaders will review the full spectrum of cooperation, with particular focus on development partnership and capacity building.

They will also discuss opportunities for expanding collaboration in health, education, science & technology, energy, infrastructure as well as in emerging domains such as renewable energy, digital public infrastructure and the blue economy.

"The visit builds upon the positive momentum generated by PM Modi’s State Visit to Mauritius in March 2025, during which the two leaders elevated the bilateral relationship to an ‘Enhanced Strategic Partnership’," the statement said.

As a valued partner and close maritime neighbour in the Indian Ocean Region, Mauritius is key to India’s MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Region) Vision and the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.

The deepening cooperation between the two countries carries significance not only for the prosperity of the people of both countries, but also for the collective aspirations of the Global South.

Why Varanasi Summit crucial?

The Varanasi Summit will mark a significant milestone in the shared journey of India and Mauritius towards mutual prosperity, sustainable development and a secure and inclusive future.