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													U.S.-Mauritius Relations													The United States established diplomatic relations with Mauritius in 1968, following its independence from the United Kingdom. Since then, Mauritius has become one of Africa’s most stable and developed economies with a multi-party democracy and free market orientation. Relations between the United States and Mauritius are cordial, and we collaborate closely on bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues. Mauritius is aThe United States established diplomatic relations with Mauritius in 1968, following its independence from the United Kingdom. Since then, Mauritius has become one of Africa’s most stable and developed economies with a multi-party democracy and free market orientation. Relations between the United States and Mauritius are cordial, and we collaborate closely on bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues. Mauritius is a leading beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and a U.S. partner in combating maritime piracy in the Indian Ocean.  Mauritius participated in the December 2022 Africa Leaders Summit. Collapse U.S.-Mauritius Relations															Read more about U.S.-Mauritius Relations																												U.S. Assistance to Mauritius													U.S. foreign assistance to Mauritius focuses on strengthening the government of Mauritius’ coastal and maritime security capabilities and combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States provides training to Mauritian security officers in counterterrorism methods, forensics, seamanship, maritime law enforcement, and counter money laundering. The United States provides numerous exchange programs for experts and scholars. Mauritius also benefits from diverse U.S.-ledU.S. foreign assistance to Mauritius focuses on strengthening the government of Mauritius’ coastal and maritime security capabilities and combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States provides training to Mauritian security officers in counterterrorism methods, forensics, seamanship, maritime law enforcement, and counter money laundering. The United States provides numerous exchange programs for experts and scholars. Mauritius also benefits from diverse U.S.-led local education and training opportunities, including programs for Mauritian law enforcement and members of the judiciary through the Department of Justice.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States donated vaccine doses, lab equipment, and personal protective equipment. Collapse U.S. Assistance to Mauritius															Read more about U.S. Assistance to Mauritius																												Bilateral Economic Relations													Mauritius receives preferential trade benefits under AGOA. U.S. exports to Mauritius include agricultural and industrial machinery, precious stones and jewelry, and optical/medical instruments. U.S. imports from Mauritius include textiles and apparel, precious stones and jewelry, processed fish, primates, sunglasses, and sugar. More than 200 U.S. products or companies are represented in Mauritius. About 30 U.S. companies have offices or operateMauritius receives preferential trade benefits under AGOA. U.S. exports to Mauritius include agricultural and industrial machinery, precious stones and jewelry, and optical/medical instruments. U.S. imports from Mauritius include textiles and apparel, precious stones and jewelry, processed fish, primates, sunglasses, and sugar. More than 200 U.S. products or companies are represented in Mauritius. About 30 U.S. companies have offices or operate franchises in Mauritius, serving the domestic and/or the regional market, mainly in the information technology, renewable energy, textile, financial services, seafood, fast food, and express courier sectors. U.S. brands are sold widely. The United States and Mauritius have signed a bilateral trade and investment framework agreement. The United States also has signed a trade and investment framework agreement with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, of which Mauritius is a member. The United States, in partnership with Mauritian private and public sector groups, promotes Mauritian entrepreneurship, including participation in exchange programs such as the United States International Visitor Leadership Program and Young African Leaders Initiative. Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations															Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations															Integrated Country Strategies
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COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries
Since September, 2021 the United States has donated **439,110** safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Mauritius. This includes 439,110 Pfizer doses. Of the 439,110 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

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U.S. Relations With Mauritius
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Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Mauritian Leader of the Opposition Duval
May 30, 2023
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Mauritian Prime Minister Jugnauth
May 30, 2023
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Mauritian President Roopun
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