Diplomatic bridges strengthened in New Delhi as PM Narendra Modi hosted Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam and Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake amid the India AI Impact Summit. These high-stakes huddles reflect India’s vision for a secure, prosperous Indian Ocean neighborhood.
Modi and Ramgoolam dissected the thriving strategic alliance, appraising headway in commerce, capital inflows, sea-lane safeguards, medical outreach, learning programs, and cyber linkages. Amid tech revolutions, they explored AI and innovation synergies to champion broad-based, enduring advancement.
Progress on India’s bespoke economic lifeline for Mauritius was thoroughly assessed, with PM Modi lauding it as emblematic of profound trust and joint aspirations. The leaders validated the partnership’s lasting essence via Vision SAGAR and Neighborhood First, prioritizing Global South harmony and reciprocal gains.
They committed to amplified collaboration for regional peace, security, and wealth creation in the Indian Ocean.
With Dissanayake, discussions leveraged recent summits like the April 2025 Colombo visit, tracking bilateral momentum. Accelerating ties in infrastructure, digital, and energy connectivity took center stage.
Tech’s developmental prowess prompted AI collaboration talks. Appreciation poured for India’s Cyclone Ditwah relief. The Sacred Relic event’s success was feted, with cultural heritage framed as a potent bilateral multiplier.
Leaders aligned on advancing partnerships to service Sri Lanka’s sustainability goals and fortify Indian Ocean steadiness.