While on a state visit to India, Mauritius’ PM said India has been and remains a time-tested and trusted partner of Mauritius.
India-Mauritius Relations
- Economic: India has emerged as one of Mauritius’ leading trading partners with key Indian exports including pharmaceuticals, cotton, cereals, motor vehicles, and mineral fuels.
- Mauritius is a significant source of FDI into India constituting around 25% of India’s cumulative FDI since 2000.
- Indian companies have invested more than USD 200 million in Mauritius over the past five years.
- Development Partnership: India provided Special Economic Package and extended Line of Credit for priority projects including Metro Express, Supreme Court building, Social Housing etc.
- India has traditionally been first responder for Mauritius in times of crisis including during Covid-19 and Wakashio oil-spill.
- Cultural: Around 70% of Mauritius's population is of Indian origin.
- Girmitiyas (Indentured Indian labourers) were first brought to Mauritius from Puducherry in 1729.
- Strategic and Geopolitical Significance: Mauritius’ location in the Western Indian Ocean is vital for India’s maritime security and regional influence.
- Mauritius is key to India’s MAHASAGAR Vision and the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and serves as a key gateway for India's trade and investment in Africa.
