Canada-Mauritius relations

Bilateral relations

Canada established diplomatic relations with Mauritius in 1968 following the latter’s independence. Canada is represented by an Honorary Consul in Port Louis, Mauritius, and by a High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa. Mauritius maintains a High Commission in Washington, D.C.

The bilateral relations between Canada and Mauritius are anchored in shared interests and common memberships in the Commonwealth, La Francophonie and the United Nations. Canada and Mauritius also cooperate on important issues such as the environment, climate change action and good governance. Canada has pledged to support vulnerable countries most affected by climate change, including Mauritius and other Small Island Developing States.

Trade relations

In 2023, two-way merchandise trade between Canada and Mauritius amounted to $33.2 million, comprising $6.1 million in exports from Canada and $24.1 million in imports from Mauritius. In 2023, the Canadian direct investment position in Mauritius was $4.9 billion. In the same year, Mauritius' direct investment position in Canada was $138.0 million.

Opportunities exist between Mauritius and Canada, namely in the education sector, clean technologies sector, and in the information and communication technologies sector.

Development

Mauritius benefits from Canadian international assistance through Canada’s support to key multilateral and regional organizations active in the country, such as the United Nations, the World Bank, the African Development Bank and the African Union. Local organizations can also receive assistance from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, which has funded projects in recent years focused on climate change and the environment, gender equality and governance.

Partnerships and organizations

To develop effective responses to today’s most pressing global challenges, Canada and Mauritius work closely in multilateral fora, such as:

Date modified:: 2024-10-11

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