Greetings,
In my capacity as President of Gopio International- Mauritius Chapter, i extend to You a warm welcome to this AGM.
We gather today not just to review accounts and approve minutes. We gather to measure how well we have served the mission given to us: To unite, to preserve, and to promote the heritage and interests of the Global Indian Diaspora including Mauritius.
Looking back 2025- 2026 in Action.This Year G I Mru stood on the following 2 pillars:
Heritage and Culture:
We commemorated The following:
1. We honoured recipients of Honours ( GOSK and OSK to members of G I from the Republic of Mauritius.
2 .International Yoga Day – 21st June.
3 .Gandhi Day – 2nd October.
4. Indian Arrival Day – Aapravasi Divas. 2nd November
5. The Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Gopio Reunion
6. The screening of ” The forgotten Story of Dookhee Gungah” at MGI, on the 18th of April 2026.Bridge Building- ( Business, Trade and Diplomacy)Welcomed Business Delegation from: Réunion South Africa.Chennai – SICCI.
Ahmedabad – IETO
Baroda – ITODelhi.
On the Diplomatic front we welcomed a seasoned Diplomat and Political Analyst Dr, Malay Misra, a retired Secretary from the IFS and now a philanthropist. He gave a lecture on “The Indian Foreign Service and the Girmitiya Countries” at the Subramanium Bharati Lecture Theatre of MGI.
Gopio Delegation was welcomed in
- Réunion
- Chennai
- Baroda
- Ahmedabad Delhi
- Gaziabad
We engaged with the High Commission of India, IORA, EDB, IBC, Gopio International Malaysia, Gopio Mauritius, MGI, UOM, UTM, MBC, HSU, BSU and Aapravasi Ghat.
None of these would be possible without you, Our volunteers, and our Sponsors who partly funded our events and our elders who guide us with their wisdom.Friends , Gopio is neither a Building nor a Banner. It is the promise our forefathers made when they climbed the 16 steps at Aapravasi Ghat, that they would work hard , live with dignity , and never forget where they came from. As your President I pledge to serve that promise, and strengthen our roots . But I cannot do it alone. I ask for your ideas, your time, and your continued faith and that of our youth.
Together, let us ensure that 100 years from now, our children/ Grandchildren will say: Gopio kept the flame alive.
Long live Gopio.
Hon, Mookhesswur Choonee GOSK.
Fmr. Cabinet Minister & Ambassador.
President Gopio International Mauritius.
+ 230 5942 2108.
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