Mauritius and Côte d’Ivoire explore new avenues for Trade and Investment

The enhancement of economic cooperation between the Republic of Mauritius and the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire was at the centre of discussions during a meeting held, today, in Port Louis between the Junior Minister of Finance, Mr Dhaneshwar Damry, and a delegation from the Confédération Générale des Entreprises de Côte d'Ivoire (CGECI), led by its President and prominent representative of the Ivorian private sector, Mr Ahmed Cissé.

The delegation was accompanied by the Chief Executive Officer of Business Mauritius, Mr Kevin Ramkaloan; the representative of Business Mauritius on the Alliance des Patronats Francophones, Mr Philippe Espitalier-Noël; and members of the Mauritian business community.

Discussions focused on strengthening both countries’ private sector collaboration through enhanced dialogue, increased investment opportunities, knowledge-sharing and the development of strategic business partnerships. Ways to facilitate market access and promote cross-border investments by leveraging the respective strengths of Mauritius and Côte d'Ivoire were also on the agenda.

The meeting underlined the Mauritian Government's commitment to deepen its economic engagement with Africa and strengthen partnerships with high-potential economies across the continent. It is expected to foster stronger institutional links and open new opportunities for trade and investment, benefiting businesses in both countries and contributing to a more integrated and dynamic African economic landscape.

17 June 2026

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Topics: Business, Commerce, Bilateral cooperation