Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Mauritian Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful on April 17 to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to peace, prosperity, and strong bilateral relations.
The meeting highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Mauritius. The officials discussed ways to expand U.S. trade, investment, and commercial connections with Mauritius.
According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, "Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met today with Mauritian Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to peace, prosperity, and strong bilateral ties. The Deputy Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed strengthening U.S. trade, investment, and commercial ties with Mauritius, and the vital importance of the facility on Diego Garcia to security in the region."
The discussion also addressed regional security issues, including the strategic significance of Diego Garcia for maintaining stability in surrounding areas.
No further details about future initiatives or agreements were provided following this meeting.
