WTC Mumbai Hosts Mauritius Envoy To Boost Bilateral Trade Ties

  She noted that Mauritius maintains strong bilateral agreements with major economies including the European Union, the United Kingdom, China and the United Arab Emirates, positioning the island nation as an important platform for international trade and investment.

  “Following the recent visit of the Prime Minister, there is renewed interest in further expanding bilateral relations. We look forward to greater investments and increased manufacturing presence in Mauritius,” Bappoo said. She added that Mauritius offers an effective gateway for Indian companies looking to expand globally while also encouraging greater participation of Mauritian enterprises in India’s growing economy.

  Highlighting potential areas of cooperation, Bappoo said sectors such as pharmaceuticals, logistics and shipping offer strong prospects for bilateral collaboration and investment.

  Dooshant Kumar Bucktowar, Consul General of Mauritius in Mumbai, assured full support to the trade and industry community in exploring business and investment opportunities between the two nations.

  Vijay Kalantri, Chairman of World Trade Center Mumbai and President of All India Association of Industries, said India and Mauritius share a long-standing and trusted economic partnership. “Bilateral trade between the two countries is currently around USD 800 million, reflecting strong commercial ties and growing engagement between businesses,” he said, adding that trade has the potential to double over the next five years with stronger business linkages.

  Kalantri also highlighted that although Mauritius has a population of around one million, its strategic location and extensive network of international agreements enable businesses operating from the country to access global markets, particularly in Africa.

  He added that Mauritius is increasingly positioning itself as a future-ready, innovation-driven economy with focus areas including artificial intelligence, information technology, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals and tourism. These sectors present significant opportunities for collaboration between Indian and Mauritian enterprises.

  Priya Pansare, Director of Trade and Investment Promotion, and Sangeeta Jain, Senior Director at the All India Association of Industries, also participated in the interaction.

  The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of both sides to further strengthen India–Mauritius economic cooperation and promote greater engagement between businesses, investors and institutions from the two countries.