Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Mauritius highlighted the launch of Vision MAHASAGAR, evolving from the initial Vision SAGAR initiative. This new vision emphasizes mutual growth, security, and capacity building for countries in the Indian Ocean and the Global South. Modi’s discussions during the visit affirmed India’s commitment to African and Indian Ocean partnerships through trade and technology sharing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the National Day celebrations of Mauritius on March 12, 2025, marking his second visit to the island nation a decade after establishing the Vision SAGAR initiative, which stands for “Security and Growth for All in the Region.” This initiative significantly enhanced India’s relationships within the Indian Ocean Region, particularly focusing on connectivity, capacity building, disaster management, and fostering enduring people-to-people connections.
During his recent visit, Prime Minister Modi unveiled Vision MAHASAGAR, representing “Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.” He stated, “Ten years ago, the foundation of Vision SAGAR… was laid here in Mauritius. We’re moving ahead with the SAGAR Vision for the stability and prosperity of this region.” This new vision signifies an evolution of India’s commitment, extending beyond SAGAR to encompass broader goals for the Global South.
In addressing the media after high-level discussions and his role as Chief Guest at the National Day celebrations, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that Vision MAHASAGAR encompasses trade for development, capacity building for sustainable growth, and shared security for a collective future. He stated, “Under this, we will extend cooperation through technology sharing, concessional loans, and grants.”
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri elaborated on PM Modi’s initiatives during a media briefing, stating that MAHASAGAR builds upon Vision SAGAR by enhancing its comprehensiveness and connecting various regions. He highlighted India’s commitment to the Global South through initiatives such as the three Voice of the Global South summits and emphasized, “The objective was also to bring the voice of the Global South to the global high table.”
Highlighting India’s dedication to the Global South, Foreign Secretary Misri noted, “In advancing Vision MAHASAGAR, we are demonstrating and signaling once again our commitment to the Global South,” focusing on trade, sustainable growth, mutual security, and technology sharing as core components of this new vision, alongside project-specific concessional financing and grant assistance.
In conclusion, Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Mauritius marks a significant evolution in India’s approach to its relationships with nations in the Indian Ocean and beyond. The transition from Vision SAGAR to Vision MAHASAGAR underscores India’s commitment to the principles of mutual growth and security, aligning its foreign policy objectives with the aspirations of the Global South.
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