Mauritius Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth on Friday said that India has always been an "important partner" for his island country, which also believes in tje world being a one family.
"The Indian concept of 'world is one family' has been a guiding principle for us as well, " he said while addressing a gatherig at PHD Chember of Commerce here.
He said Mauritius would play a role of bridge between Asia and Africa as it his government is increasing air connectivity between the two continents.
He also praised India for its success story on various fronts, despite all the challenges.
Jugnauth was here to attend the India-Africa Forum Summit, which concluded on Thursday.