Israel–Mauritius relations

Israel–Mauritius relations are the bilateral relations between the State of Israel and the Republic of Mauritius. The Israeli embassy in Nairobi, Kenya is accredited to Mauritius.[1] Mauritius has an honorary consul in Tel Aviv, Regev Naftali.[2]

Israel–Mauritius relations
Map indicating locations of Israel and Mauritius

Israel

Mauritius
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Israel, NairobiHonorary-Consulate of Mauritius, Tel Aviv

History

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The relations between the State of Israel and the Republic of Mauritius were officially established in 1968, right after Mauritius gained its independence.[1] Mauritius cut off relations with Israel due to the Boycott of the Sub-Saharan African countries, but re-established them on 30 September 1993.[3]

In a crack-down on illegal immigration during the British Mandates, Jews from throughout Central Europe seeking to immigrate to Palestine were deported to Mauritius. Poor living conditions resulted in 128 deaths. A memorial service was held in May 2001.[4]

The country's first bar mitzvah since World War II was celebrated in 2001.[4]

In 2015, bilateral trade between the countries had a total worth of 5.7 Million US Dollars, mainly Israeli exports to Mauritius.[5] In 2022, Israel imports from Mauritius totaled US$3.36 million.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b שנתון המסמכים הרשמיים 2005, Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  2. ^ מר רגב נפתלי, קונסול כבוד מאוריציוס Archived 12 May 2021 at the Wayback Machine, List of Israeli consuls
  3. ^ גיליון רשימת מדינות, Government of Israel
  4. ^ a b Mauritius Virtual Jewish History Tour
  5. ^ ירחון לסטטיסטיקה של סחר חוץ, Israeli Central Bureau for Statistics, November 2016