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H.E. Mr Oskar Benedikt is the new Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Mauritius

He presented his letter of credentials to His Excellency Mr Prithvirajsing ROOPUN G.C.S.K, the President of the Republic of Mauritius at the State House in Réduit

H.E. Mr Oskar Benedikt presented his letter of credentials to the President of the Republic of Mauritius as the new Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Mauritius for the next 4 years. H.E. Mr Oskar BENEDIKT is the new Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic…

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European Union – Republic of Seychelles Joint press release : A strategic partnership to respond to multiple global challenges

Seychelles and the European Union (EU) had an open and fruitful exchange of views on subjects of mutual interest that are high on their agendas

The 9th Political Dialogue was co-chaired by Seychelles’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr Sylvestre Radegonde, and EU Ambassador, Mr Vincent Degert. Both expressed satisfaction for the achievements of the strategic partnership and agreed to enhance cooperation in the areas of maritime security, sustainable blue economy, trade, investment as…

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Coronavirus - Africa: Humanitarian Aid - €64 million for most vulnerable in Southern Africa

In Mauritius, EU humanitarian funding is supporting the national coronavirus preparedness and response plan

The European Commission is providing €64.7 million in humanitarian aid for countries in the southern Africa region to help support people in need dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, extreme weather conditions - such as persistent drought in the region - and other crises.  Janez Lenarčič, Commissioner for Crisis Management, said:…

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17th Regional Seminar of African, Caribbean and Pacific Group - European Union (ACP-EU) Economic and Social Interest Groups

This year, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is organising a regional seminar in Eastern and Southern Africa, which comprises the Indian Ocean islands

Dates: 21 and 22 November 2019 Venue: Hotel Sofitel, Wolmar, Flic en Flac (Mauritius) Working languages: EN, FR, PT The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is pleased to invite you to the 17th Regional Seminar of ACP-UE Economic and Social Interest Groups, which will take place on 21 and…

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European Union – Republic of Seychelles Joint Press Release

EU and the Seychelles conclude negotiations for a new Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement

On 22 October 2019, the EU and the Seychelles have concluded negotiations for a new Sustainable Fishing Partnership Agreement (SFPA) and a new Protocol that will strengthen their cooperation in the fisheries field for the next six years.  The agreement marks a new important milestone of the long-standing bilateral cooperation…

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Speech of H.E. Mr Vincent Degert, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Mauritius

First Eastern and Southern Africa - European Union (ESA-EU) technical meeting on the deepening of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)

By H.E. Mr Vincent Degert, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Mauritius on 3 October 2019 at 9.30 at Voilà Bagatelle Hôtel Mr Said Abdou SALIM, Director of the Office of the Minister of the Economy of the Union of Comoros  Mrs Edmee Ratefinanahary RANTOARIVOLA, Director for…

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Official visit of the European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development in Mauritius (1-3 May 2019)

Official visit of the European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development to discuss about the future of the EU-Mauritius partnership and regional cooperation

Where and When: 2 May at 11.00 Bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister, Minister of Home Affairs, External Communications and National Development Unit, Minister of Finance and Economic Development.  Signature of the programme ''Support Mauritius' development and youth employability through post-secondary education, training and innovation initiatives''. Prime Minister's Office, Port…

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Official opening ceremony of the La Digue fish market

The Ambassador of France also participated in the event

The Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Seychelles, the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Minister of Habitat, Lands, Infrastructure, and Land Transport inaugurated the La Digue Fish Market in the presence of members of the National Assembly, representative of the District of La Digue and…

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The European Union and the Republic of Mauritius step up their partnership in climate change

The European Union also announced a new support of EUR 3 million to strengthen research and innovation capacities in agriculture to face the challenges of climate change

The Government of Mauritius and the European Union held a High Level Policy Dialogue on Climate Change to discuss how to bring their partnership in climate change to the next level. Participants from various ministries, the private sector and the civil society attended the event. The European Union also announced…

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Mauritius and the European Union continue their partnership to combat violence against women and girls

The National Human Rights Commission and the EU hosted an event in the context of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to draw attention to gender based violence in the Republic of Mauritius

The Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Republic of Mauritius, the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission and the Hon Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Local Government and Outer Islands and Minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare say NO to violence against women and…