Feels like homecoming: Jaishankar to Indian diaspora in Mauritius

PORT LOUIS: The vibrant Indian diaspora in Mauritius is a "shining example" of the Indian values such as peace, pluralism and shared progress and universal brotherhood, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said during his address to the community here on Wednesday.

Jaishankar visited the Ganga Talao, considered to be the most sacred Hindu place in Mauritius, and offered prayers at the temple.

"Offered prayers at the holy Ganga Talao this morning. Grateful to Foreign Minister Alan Ganoo, Culture Minister Avinash Teeluck and Agriculture Minister Maneesh Gobin for joining me," he said in a tweet.

The minister met the members of the Indian community during an event on Tuesday and thanked them for keeping the faith and fervour alive in Mauritius. "Feels like homecoming. Thank the vibrant Indian community for keeping our faith & fervour alive in Mauritius. A shining example of all that India stands for - peace, pluralism, shared progress & universal brotherhood - values more relevant than ever today."