The Second Mauritius-Shanghai Investment Forum was held in Shanghai on Jan 18. 

Mahen Kumar Seeruttun, Mauritius’ minister of financial services and good governance, speaks at the Second Mauritius-Shanghai Investment Forum in Shanghai on Jan 18, 2024. [Photo/ Shanghai Council for the Promotion of International Trade]

Highlighting the longstanding ties between Mauritius and China, Mahen Kumar Seeruttun, Mauritius' minister of financial services and good governance, pointed out at the forum that Mauritius is the first African country to sign a free trade agreement with China.

He hoped that Chinese companies could leverage the agreement and Mauritius' robust financial service platform to facilitate cross-border investments.

Zhou Minhao, president of the Shanghai Council for the Promotion of International Trade, speaks at the Second Mauritius-Shanghai Investment Forum in Shanghai on Jan 18, 2024. [Photo/ Shanghai Council for the Promotion of International Trade]

Zhou Minhao, president of the Shanghai Council for the Promotion of International Trade, emphasized the council's role as a bridge to foster cooperation between China and Mauritius. 

Alain Wong Yen Cheong, Mauritius’ ambassador to China, speaks at the Second Mauritius-Shanghai Investment Forum in Shanghai on Jan 18, 2024. [Photo/ Shanghai Council for the Promotion of International Trade]

Alain Wong Yen Cheong, Mauritius' ambassador to China, anticipated a swift recovery and expansion of people-to-people exchanges between the two countries now that the COVID-19 pandemic is over.

He assured that the embassy and other Mauritian institutions in China are always ready to offer information support to Chinese companies, to help strengthen economic and trade relations as well as cultural exchanges. 

During the forum, representatives from the Economic Development Board of Mauritius and foreign enterprises with investment in the country shared insights into Mauritius' investment potential for Chinese enterprises, covering financial advantages, legal compliance, and investment considerations.

Dylan Wong, chief representative of the Economic Development Board of Mauritius in Shanghai, was also present at the event.