BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recognition with Mauritius's highest civilian award, calling it a proud moment for India."It is a matter of great pride for every Indian that Mauritius has given the highest honour of its nation to our country's Prime Minister,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Highest National Award of Mauritius, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean. Thousands of people gathered at the venue, braving the heavy rain to see their leader accept the award on the National Day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam held a bilateral meeting on Wednesday where they signed eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to boost bilateral ties between the two nations.

Prime Minister Modi announced a strategic partnership between India and Mauritius during his visit. Key initiatives include India's contribution to a new Parliament building in Mauritius, maritime security cooperation,