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Suhail Bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said, “The
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and Mauritius is a
welcome development for our country, one that will help develop an important trade
corridor between the UAE and Africa and open up an emerging market to our
investment community, especially for vital capital projects such as ports, transport hubs,
and tourism infrastructure.”
He added, “The agreement will drive both countries’ energy landscapes, especially as
Mauritius has an ambitious clean energy programme that seeks to increase the
contribution of renewable energy to 60 percent of the country’s electricity mix by 2030,
with a focus on several energy sources including solar, wind, biomass, hydro, and
waste-to-energy. The UAE, with its advanced technological know-how and extensive
experience in renewable energy development, can be a valuable partner to Mauritius in
this mission by supporting its transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy - and
potentially a model for the whole of Africa.”
He further said, “As a fast-growing economy strategically located between the Asian and
African continents, Mauritius has the potential to be an important partner in these
efforts, and we look forward to deepening our cooperation in the months and years
ahead for the benefit of both nations.”
Dr Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, said, “The
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and Mauritius is an
important step in our foreign trade ambitions, and one that will open up new
opportunities for the UAE’s private sector in a number of fields.”
He added, “The Mauritian economy is one of the most promising in Africa, posting an
8.5 percent growth in GDP in 2022 - its fastest in 35 years. It also has a dynamic
industrial sector, with textiles and light engineering playing an important role in its
ongoing economic health.”
He further stated, “The potential for collaboration with our own industrialists and
investors is significant, both in terms of supplying the Mauritian economy with the
materials and resources it needs and in helping to develop their industrial base to
ensure stronger, longer-term prosperity. This is an exciting opportunity to build an
important industrial bridgehead into Africa.”
Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, said, “Mauritius is a rapidly growing
economy that serves as an important gateway into Africa. With real GDP growth
projected to reach 3.8 per cent and 4.2 percent in 2024 and 2025, respectively, Africa
has emerged as an important hub of global growth.”
He added, “The UAE-Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
builds on nearly five decades of trade ties between our two nations and represents
another important step in the expansion of our global trading network and our mission to
double the size of our economy to Dhs3 trillion by 2031.”
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