Mauritius President Gokhool stated that the Telugu language represents a living civilization and spiritual legacy, now spoken in over 50 countries. Addressing delegates from nearly 50 nations at a conference, he highlighted Telugu culture's significant contribution to Mauritius' multicultural society and the strong people-to-people ties between India and Mauritius. Gokhool, visiting India from January 3-8, emphasized language and heritage as vital bridges between societies, noting Mauritius' commitment to teaching Telugu at all educational levels.