 Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, the Honorable Minister Praveen Jagannathji, Senior Ministers and dignitaries of Mauritius, distinguished guests, friends, namaskar, Baju, I would like to extend very warm greetings to all our friends in Mauritius. This interaction is a special occasion for our nations. This is a new chapter in our shared history, heritage and cooperation. Not long ago, Mauritius hosted the Indian Ocean Island games and achieved glory in them. Both our countries are celebrating Durga Puja and will soon celebrate the Pavli. These developments make the inauguration of the first phase of the metro project and your more joyous occasion. The metro will provide clean, efficient and time-saving transport. It will contribute to economic activities and tourism. The other projects inaugurated today, state-of-the-art ENTO Hospital will contribute the quality healthcare. The hospital has an energy efficient building and will offer paperless services. Both these projects will serve the people of Mauritius. They are a symbol of India's strong commitment to development of Mauritius. Thousands of workers have worked hard day and night in sun and in rain for these projects. But unlike in the past centuries, we today work for the better future of our people. I commend the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Praveen Jagannath, who conceived modern infrastructure and services for Mauritius. I also sincerely thank him and the government of Mauritius for their active cooperation which has been the key to timely completion of these projects. Friends, we are proud that India has partnered Mauritius in these and other projects of direct public interest. Last year, a joint project provided e-tablets to young children. The new Supreme Court building and 1,000 social housing units are coming up rapidly. I am happy to announce that India will support the construction of a renal unit as well as medical clinics and area health centers suggested by Prime Minister Jagannath. Friends, both India and Mauritius are diverse and vibrant democracies committed to working for prosperity of our peoples as well as for peace in our region and the world. Our mutual regard for each other finds expression in a number of ways. This year, Prime Minister Jagannath graced the largest ever Pravasiv Bhartiya Divas as the chief guest and also the inauguration of the second term of my government. Our President Bush invited as a chief guest on the fifth anniversary celebration of the independence of Mauritius. In the 150th year of Mahatma Gandhi, Mauritius pays homage to his abiding memory and remembers his special bond with him. Friends, the Indian Ocean is a bridge between India and Mauritius. Ocean economy holds great promise for our people. The vision of saga, security and growth for all in the region will guide us to work closely together on all aspects of maritime economy, security and disaster risk resolution. I would like to thank the government of Mauritius for joining the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure as a founding member. Excellency, in a month's time, our Pravasiv Divas will be celebrated at the World Heritage Site of our Pravasiv God. It will mark the successful struggle of our brave ancestors. Their struggle had born rich fruits in the form of great success of Mauritius in this country, in this century. We salute the remarkable spirit of the people of Mauritius. Thank you, thank you very much.