Madagascar–Mauritius relations

Madagascar-Mauritius relations

Madagascar	Mauritius

Madagascar–Mauritius relations are the diplomatic relations between Madagascar and Mauritius. Both nations are members of the African Union, Group of 77, Non-Aligned Movement, Indian Ocean Commission and the Southern African Development Community. Madagascar has an embassy in Port Louis and Mauritius has an embassy in Antananarivo.

Embassy of Madagascar in Port Louis

High level visits

In 2016, Madagascan President Hery Rajaonarimampianina visited Mauritius.[1]

In March 2019, Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth welcomed Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina.[2][3]

Trade

Madagascar is the second largest trading partner of Mauritius in Africa. Mauritius' exports to Madagascar amounting to US$135 million and Madagascar's exports to Mauritius reaching US$59 million.[4]

Agreements

In March 2019, three Memoranda of Understanding were signed by the two countries in the fields of tertiary education and scientific research, mutual legal assistance as well as the harmonisation of scientific norms.[5]

See also

• Foreign relations of Madagascar
• Foreign relations of Mauritius

References

1. "Mauritius and Madagascar expand cooperation with the setting up of a Joint Commission". 2018-05-18. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
2. "The Madagascar-Mauritius Relationship: From Strength to Strength". 2019-03-20. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
3. "Mauritius-Madagascar: Transcending to a New Era of Economic Collaboration". 2019-03-14. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
4. Nafissah Fakin (2019-03-13). "Mauritius and Madagascar : a new era of investment opportunities". Defi Media. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
5. "Mauritius-Madagascar: MoUs to enhance cooperation in political, economic and cultural fields". 2019-03-11. Retrieved 2021-12-16.