Mauritius

U.S. foreign assistance to Mauritius focuses on strengthening the Government of Mauritius’ coastal and maritime security capabilities. The U.S. provides training to Mauritian security officers in such fields as counter-terrorism methods, forensics, seamanship, and maritime law enforcement. The U.S. provides numerous exchange programs to and from the U.S. for experts and scholars to reach targeted Mauritian audiences. 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.

Mauritius is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. 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 25 have offices in Mauritius, serving the domestic and/or the regional market, mainly in the information technology, renewable energy, textile, fast food, and express courier sectors. U.S. brands are sold widely. Several U.S. franchises have been operating for a number of years in Mauritius. The U.S. and Mauritius have signed a bilateral trade and investment framework agreement.