The Mauritius Ports Authority will soon embark on the construction of a Container Terminal Building at Mer Rouge estimated to cost some Rs 60 Million. A first draft has been prepared and consultations are being held with all parties concerned. Cabinet has been apprised that H.E. Dr. Boutros Boutros Ghali, Secretaire Generale de l'Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie will pay a visit to Mauritius from 7 to 8 December 1999. He will pay courtesy calls on the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister. Cabinet has agreed to the draft National Gender Action Plan.
Much emphasis is placed on the promotion of equality and respect of human rights.