The Deputy Prime Minister of Mauritius, Dr. Ahmed Rashid Beebeejaun,  and the Minister of Renewable Energy and Public Utilities met with Pakistan’s President Mamnoon Hussain at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.

“Pakistan-Mauritius bilateral relations, regional and global matters of mutual interest were discussed during the meeting,” reports The Nation. Pakistan’s president welcomed the Deputy Prime Minster, saying that this was the first high-level visit to Pakistan from Mauritius for a long period. He expressed hope that it would prove instrumental in further enhancing the existing bilateral relations particularly trade and commercial ties between the two countries.

The President  emphasized the need for concerted steps on both sides to take benefit of Preferential Trade Agreement signed in 2007 to enhance the existing volume of bilateral trade. He also urged for exchange of business delegations, which he said would help boost trade and economic relations.

On the educational front, the president noted that Pakistan has been offering courses to Mauritius under Pakistan Technical Assistance Program and assured that such courses would continue in future. He also offered assistance to Mauritius for technical training and education in diverse fields including Medical, Engineering, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Banking and diplomacy.

Dr.  Beebeejaun said that Mauritius highly values its relations with Pakistan and was eager to explore ways and means to further enhance bilateral trade and commercial ties. “He also apprised that the matter of construction of Urdu House and Jinnah Tower in Mauritius is under consideration and expected to be started soon,” reports The Nation.