The Prime Minister has congratulated Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam of Mauritius for the Labour Party led alliance's success in the Island nation's elections, the results which were announced late Thursday 6th May 2010.

The text of the Prime Minister's letter is as follows:

"I take this opportunity to extend my heartiest congratulations on the electoral victory of the L'Alliance de L' Avenir led by the Labour Party under your wise and able leadership.

Relations between India and Mauritius are unique. historical and have stood the test of time Our cooperation is multifaceted and comprehensive. I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen diversify and enrich our mutually beneficial relationship in the coming years.

I would like to take this opportunity to extend a cordial invitation to Your Excellency to visit India on mutually convenient dates, which could be worked out through diplomatic channels.

Please accept Excellency, my best wishes for your continued good health and well-being and for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Mauritius.

With renewed assurances of my highest consideration."