HomeCountries & Areas…Mauritius hide Mauritius Subscribe View Fact Sheet Embassies & Consulates Bureau of African Affairs International Travel Information What you need to know before you go: visas, embassy & consulate locations, vaccinations, etc. International Travel Information: Learn More Current Travel Advisories Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Learn More U.S. Relationship These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Mauritius U.S.-Mauritius Relations U.S. Assistance to Mauritius Bilateral Economic Relations U.S.-Mauritius Relations The United States established diplomatic relations with Mauritius in 1968, following its independence from the United Kingdom. Since then, Mauritius has become one of Africa’s most stable and developed economies with a multi-party democracy and free market orientation. Relations between the United States and Mauritius are cordial, and we collaborate closely on bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues. Mauritius is a The United States established diplomatic relations with Mauritius in 1968, following its independence from the United Kingdom. Since then, Mauritius has become one of Africa’s most stable and developed economies with a multi-party democracy and free market orientation. Relations between the United States and Mauritius are cordial, and we collaborate closely on bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues. Mauritius is a leading beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and a U.S. partner in combating maritime piracy in the Indian Ocean. Mauritius participated in the December 2022 Africa Leaders Summit. Collapse U.S.-Mauritius Relations Read more about U.S.-Mauritius Relations U.S. Assistance to Mauritius U.S. foreign assistance to Mauritius focuses on strengthening the government of Mauritius’ coastal and maritime security capabilities and combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States provides training to Mauritian security officers in counterterrorism methods, forensics, seamanship, maritime law enforcement, and counter money laundering. The United States provides numerous exchange programs for experts and scholars. Mauritius also benefits from diverse U.S.-led U.S. foreign assistance to Mauritius focuses on strengthening the government of Mauritius’ coastal and maritime security capabilities and combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States provides training to Mauritian security officers in counterterrorism methods, forensics, seamanship, maritime law enforcement, and counter money laundering. The United States provides numerous exchange programs for experts and scholars. Mauritius also benefits from diverse U.S.-led local education and training opportunities, including programs for Mauritian law enforcement and members of the judiciary through the Department of Justice. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States donated vaccine doses, lab equipment, and personal protective equipment. Collapse U.S. Assistance to Mauritius Read more about U.S. Assistance to Mauritius Bilateral Economic Relations Mauritius receives preferential trade benefits under AGOA. U.S. exports to Mauritius include agricultural and industrial machinery, precious stones and jewelry, and optical/medical instruments. U.S. imports from Mauritius include textiles and apparel, precious stones and jewelry, processed fish, primates, sunglasses, and sugar. More than 200 U.S. products or companies are represented in Mauritius. About 30 U.S. companies have offices or operate Mauritius receives preferential trade benefits under AGOA. U.S. exports to Mauritius include agricultural and industrial machinery, precious stones and jewelry, and optical/medical instruments. U.S. imports from Mauritius include textiles and apparel, precious stones and jewelry, processed fish, primates, sunglasses, and sugar. More than 200 U.S. products or companies are represented in Mauritius. About 30 U.S. companies have offices or operate franchises in Mauritius, serving the domestic and/or the regional market, mainly in the information technology, renewable energy, textile, financial services, seafood, fast food, and express courier sectors. U.S. brands are sold widely. The United States and Mauritius have signed a bilateral trade and investment framework agreement. The United States also has signed a trade and investment framework agreement with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, of which Mauritius is a member. The United States, in partnership with Mauritian private and public sector groups, promotes Mauritian entrepreneurship, including participation in exchange programs such as the United States International Visitor Leadership Program and Young African Leaders Initiative. Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations Integrated Country Strategies The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy. View Integrated Country Strategies Investment Climate Statements The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates. View Investment Climate Statements Fiscal Transparency Report The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability. View Fiscal Transparency Report Discover More 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report View all Department Reports and Publications COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries Since September, 2021 the United States has donated 439,110 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Mauritius. This includes 439,110 Pfizer doses. Of the 439,110 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX. The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future. Learn more about our work Delivering Vaccines and on COVID-19 Recovery. More Vaccine Deliveries Highlights October 31, 2023 U.S. Relations With Mauritius May 30, 2023 Department of State Celebrates Groundbreaking of New U.S. Embassy in Port Louis, Mauritius May 30, 2023 Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Mauritian Leader of the Opposition Duval May 30, 2023 Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Mauritian Prime Minister Jugnauth May 30, 2023 Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Mauritian President Roopun VIEW ALL NEWS Tags Bureau of African Affairs Mauritius