India, Mauritius agree to facilitate trade settlements in local currencies

13 Mar 2025 Evaluate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam have agreed to facilitate trade settlements in local currencies, viz Indian Rupee and Mauritian Rupee. The two leaders also agreed to hold the second session of the High Power Joint Trade Committee under the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) to further strengthen trade, economic cooperation and partnership between the two nations. The two leaders reaffirmed that Mauritius and India share a ‘special and unique relationship’ that is unparalleled, given the shared bonds of history, language, culture, heritage, kinship, and values.

PM Modi and Navinchandra Ramgoolam agreed to ratify the Protocol on Amendment of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement at the earliest to harmonise with International Standards on treaty abuse. The two leaders agreed to promote investments in sunrise sectors like ocean economy, pharmaceuticals, IT and Fintech, among others, to support Mauritius in diversification of its economy for the long term and sustainable economic growth.

India-Mauritius Joint Vision for an Enhanced Strategic Partnership stated ‘Acknowledging that the conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA), India's first ever trade agreement with a country in African region, marked a major milestone in the economic and trade relations of both countries, the leaders underscored the need for exploiting the full potential of bilateral trade for the shared objective of economic growth and prosperity of Mauritius and India.’

Highlighting Mauritius's locational advantage and cultural linkages, inter-alia, with Africa its being part of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), The Prime Minister of Mauritius underlined the need for Indian companies and businesses to see Mauritius as a gateway to India's engagements with Africa and benefit from trade and business opportunities offered by Africa. The two leaders noted that India has been the leading development partner for Mauritius since its independence and has contributed significantly towards its infrastructure and developmental needs.

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