Madagascar–Mauritius relations are the diplomatic relations between Madagascar and Mauritius. Both nations are members of the African Union, Group of 77, Non-Aligned Movement, Indian Ocean Commission and the Southern African Development Community. Madagascar has an embassy in Port Louis and Mauritius has an embassy in Antananarivo.
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High level visits
editIn 2016, Madagascan President Hery Rajaonarimampianina visited Mauritius.[1]
In March 2019, Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth welcomed Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina.[2][3]
Trade
editMadagascar is the second largest trading partner of Mauritius in Africa. Mauritius' exports to Madagascar amounting to US$135 million and Madagascar's exports to Mauritius reaching US$59 million.[4]
Agreements
editIn March 2019, three Memoranda of Understanding were signed by the two countries in the fields of tertiary education and scientific research, mutual legal assistance as well as the harmonisation of scientific norms.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Mauritius and Madagascar expand cooperation with the setting up of a Joint Commission". 2018-05-18. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ "The Madagascar-Mauritius Relationship: From Strength to Strength". 2019-03-20. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ "Mauritius-Madagascar: Transcending to a New Era of Economic Collaboration". 2019-03-14. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ Nafissah Fakin (2019-03-13). "Mauritius and Madagascar : a new era of investment opportunities". Defi Media. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ "Mauritius-Madagascar: MoUs to enhance cooperation in political, economic and cultural fields". 2019-03-11. Retrieved 2021-12-16.