19 May 2011

Mauritius to Host First International Investment Forum

Mauritius will host the first Mauritius International Investment Forum (MIIF) on 15 and 16 June 2011 at the Intercontinental Resort, Balaclava. Organised by the Board of Investment in the context of its 10th anniversary as a leading Investment Promotion Agency, the forum will be opened by the Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam.

This was announced yesterday by the Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Mr Pravind Jugnauth, during a press conference held in Port Louis. The MIIF will showcase the various investment opportunities that Mauritius and the regional economies offer to the global investment community as well as the use of Mauritius as a gateway for investing in Africa and Asia, said the Vice-Prime Minister.

The two-day forum will be attended by Chief Executives from leading companies, both local and international, as well as business professionals and investors, with a view to creating a network among the participants. Besides, it will highlight how the Mauritius platform can be instrumental in capitalizing investment opportunities for Chinese and Indian investors in new markets.

Among the main themes on the agenda: Exploring the economic sectors of Mauritius; African renaissance; China: Leading outward investments globally; India: Taking the great leap forward and Europe: Finding new opportunities.

The guest speaker for the forum will be Lord Meghnad Desai from the House of Lords, UK. Other eminent personalities will also address the forum.

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