Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles: President Ramkalawan Congratulates Mauritius on Independence Day

The two nations share a long history of association, geographical proximity, and ancestral linkages

In a message, marking the 55th Independence Day anniversary of the Republic of Mauritius, President Ramkalawan describes this year’s anniversary as “a significant milestone the nation’s history, as it celebrates over five decades of independence and progress. “Over the years, Mauritius has achieved remarkable growth in a multitude of sectors, becoming a…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives |

Maldives: Minister Shahid sends Independence Day greetings to Mauritius

The bonds of friendship between our two island nations will continue to develop and flourish in the years ahead

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Abdulla Shahid sends a message of felicitations to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of the Republic of Mauritius, Alan Ganoo, on the occasion of the Republic Day of the Republic of Mauritius. Minister’s message reads as follows:…

Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation |

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Leaders Congratulate President of Mauritius on Independence Day

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also sent similar messages

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Prithvirajsing Roopun of Mauritius on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also sent similar messages to…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Japan: State Minister Yamada’s Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Mauritius

Minister Ganoo also stated that Mauritius supports Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) and expressed his hope to further develop bilateral relations between Mauritius and Japan including maritime security

On March 2, commencing at 11:35 a.m. (local time: same day, 03:05 p.m. JST) for approximately 40 minutes, Mr. YAMADA Kenji, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, who is visiting New Delhi, India, for the G20 Summit, held a meeting with Hon. Mr. Alan GANOO, Minister of Land Transport…

Source: The Republic of Sierra Leone State House |

President of Mauritius congratulates Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio for African of the Year Award, Calls for Deepening Bilateral Relations

Both leaders had a great bilateral meeting at the State House residence ahead of the 11th African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year Awards Presentation Ceremony

His Excellency Prithvirajsing Roopun, President of the Republic of Mauritius, has congratulated Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio for emerging as the winner in the category of “African of the Year” award and called for a deepening bilateral relationship between the two countries. Both leaders had a great bilateral…

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Mauritius: African Development Bank assessment report paves the way for further reforms to public procurement system

The report finds that the island nation has a well-established and accessible legal and regulatory public procurement framework

Mauritius has made significant strides in bolstering its public procurement system, but there is room for improvement in electronic procurement and capacity-building for practitioners. Download document: https://apo-opa.info/3lY6OBO These are among the findings of an assessment report the African Development Bank launched virtually on 15 February from Port Louis, the capital. The…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius |

Mauritius strives to reducing barriers to life-saving preventive services and awareness raising to fight cancer

Cancer being the leading cause of death worldwide and accounted for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020 or nearly one in six deaths

Mauritius marked the World Cancer 2023 at national level with high commitment to reduce barriers to life-saving preventive services while focusing on raising awareness on cancer. The World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Mauritius, Dr Anne Marie Ancia, the Parliamentary Private Secretary, Mr Serge Gilbert Bablee, and other personalities attended…

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Public procurement in Mauritius shows progress, but room remains for improvement - African Development Bank assessment

The African Development Bank led the assessment in partnership with Mauritius’s Procurement Policy Office using the Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems (MAPS) framework

Mauritius has made critical strides in its public procurement system, but additional reforms are needed, according to an assessment report the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) released to the government on Tuesday. African Development Bank Director of Fiduciary Services and Inspection, Frank Mvula, said that following presentation of the report, the…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

United Kingdom/United States: 50 Years on, Islanders Can’t Go Home

The UK and US abandoned the expelled Chagossians in Mauritius or Seychelles, where they lived in abject poverty that triggered other rights abuses and discrimination

The forced displacement of the entire Chagossian people by the United Kingdom and United States governments and the UK’s racial persecution, and continued blocking of their return home, are crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch said in a report and video released today. Both governments should provide full reparations to the Chagossian people, including their…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Accreditation of Seychelles High Commissioner to Mauritius

High Commissioner Morel reaffirmed the Seychelles Government’s commitment to continue supporting Mauritius in its claim to regain the sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago

The President of Mauritius, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun, received the Letters of Credentials from Mr Claude Morel accrediting him as the non-resident High Commissioner of Seychelles in a ceremony at State House, Le Réduit, on Monday 6th February 2023. The President stated that the “Seychelles-Mauritius relations are excellent, solid and are bound…