Mauritius and the Republic of Congo signed yesterday in Port Louis a General Framework Agreement to explore possibilities of common interests for both countries. The agreement was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Dr. Arvin Boolell and the Minister in the Presidency in charge of Special Economic Zones of the Republic of Congo, Mr. Alain Akouala Atipault.
In his speech, Dr Boolell recalled the privileged relations that the Prime Minister, Dr Navin Ramgoolam GCSK, FRCP has with the President of the Republic of Congo, Mr. Sassou-Nguesso. These friendly ties rights should be translated in greater economic cooperation links, he said.
According to the Minister, advantage should be taken by the two countries beyond this fraternity, and consequently see how efforts can be brought together so as to create the appropriate climate and give a chance to entrepreneurs. A follow-up committee will have to be put in place and the process accelerated. Furthermore, stakeholders at ministerial level will have to be identified which will not only provide the necessary information but also help in ensuring better interaction with the institutions concerned, said the Minister.
For his part, Minister Akouala Atipault stated that despite the great potential in the mining, tourism and agricultural sectors that exists in his country, yet President Sassou-Nguesso, wished to send a delegation to learn from the Mauritian experience in the manufacturing sector. The Minister further said that Mauritius has the required expertise of international standards in terms of know-how and experience.
A calendar of activities has been worked out and is due to start with a prospection mission expected in Brazzaville with some experts from the Board of Investment followed by another delegation of Mauritian businessmen.
In his speech, Dr Boolell recalled the privileged relations that the Prime Minister, Dr Navin Ramgoolam GCSK, FRCP has with the President of the Republic of Congo, Mr. Sassou-Nguesso. These friendly ties rights should be translated in greater economic cooperation links, he said.
According to the Minister, advantage should be taken by the two countries beyond this fraternity, and consequently see how efforts can be brought together so as to create the appropriate climate and give a chance to entrepreneurs. A follow-up committee will have to be put in place and the process accelerated. Furthermore, stakeholders at ministerial level will have to be identified which will not only provide the necessary information but also help in ensuring better interaction with the institutions concerned, said the Minister.
For his part, Minister Akouala Atipault stated that despite the great potential in the mining, tourism and agricultural sectors that exists in his country, yet President Sassou-Nguesso, wished to send a delegation to learn from the Mauritian experience in the manufacturing sector. The Minister further said that Mauritius has the required expertise of international standards in terms of know-how and experience.
A calendar of activities has been worked out and is due to start with a prospection mission expected in Brazzaville with some experts from the Board of Investment followed by another delegation of Mauritian businessmen.
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