Mauritius To Nepal, ‘Global Leader’ PM Modi Shapes India’s Rising Influence

Last Updated:March 12, 2025, 14:57 IST

PM Narendra Modi's 2023 invitation to France’s Bastille Day Parade was another defining moment, symbolising India’s growing military and strategic partnership with France

PM Narendra Modi in Mauritius (left) and Nepal. (X)

PM Narendra Modi is the Chief Guest at Mauritius’ Day for the second time, an honour he first received in 2015.

This rare repeat invitation underscores India’s special relationship with Mauritius, rooted in shared history, culture, and diaspora ties.

His 2023 invitation to France’s Bastille Day Parade was another defining moment, symbolising India’s growing military and strategic partnership with France. The sight of Indian tri-services marching down the Champs-Élysées alongside French troops reinforced India’s role in global geopolitics.

In 2022, PM Modi visited Lumbini, Nepal, for Buddha Jayanti celebrations, emphasizing India’s historical connection to Buddhism and its shared heritage with Nepal. His visit reinforced India’s role in promoting cultural and spiritual ties across the region.

In 2021, Bangladesh invited PM Modi to its Day celebrations, marking 50 years of its independence—an event closely tied to India’s role in its liberation. His visit reaffirmed India’s commitment to regional stability and shared prosperity.

In 2017, his visit to Sri Lanka for Vesak Day highlighted India’s leadership in civilizational and cultural diplomacy.

By reaffirming India’s role as a custodian of Buddhist heritage, he strengthened spiritual and diplomatic ties with Buddhist-majority nations.

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