Mauritius President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim said India will continue to play a key role in the global economy and an economic powerhouse in the South Asian region.
"India will continue to play a key role in the global economy and as an economic powerhouse in the South Asian region," she said addressing the convocation of a private university in Jalandhar.
She said India is the land of her forefathers and added adding the two countries have many things in common be it traditions, values or culture.
The President said she wanted a kind of education in India and Mauritius which will stop young and ignited minds from leaving their countries.
According to a release by Lovely Professional University, she termed Punjab as the "melting pot" of incredible India and a "land of lions", where bravery and courage rule the hearts of men and women alike.
Moreover, the economic opportunities are endless in Punjab, Fakim said.
On the occasion, Fakim honoured Ph.Ds and toppers of various academic programmes, the release said.
She was also conferred Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) by the university for her work towards advancement of science, technology and her services to the society.
Before delivering her convocation address, the Mauritian President expressed her condolences to the family members of those who died in the Indore-Patna Express derailment.
(PTI)
