From correspondents in Punjab, India, 12:00 AM IST

The President of Mauritius Anerood Jugnauth and his wife Sarojini Jugnauth arrived in this Sikh holy city Friday on a private visit.

The president was received at the circuit house by Punjab Information and Public Relations Minister Bikram Singh Majithia.

He is here on the invitation of the national integrated forum of artists and activists (NIFAA).

During his informal meeting with Majithia, the president spoke of the centuries old ties between the people of India and Mauritius.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)