Republic of Mauritius · National Assembly2024–2026 · 26ᵉ THERE MAY BE ERRORS OR INCONSISTENCIES Wednesday, 20 May 2026

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Ministry / Portfolio

Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Intergration and International Trade —
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Mr Etwareea
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Dr Ms Daureeawo
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Mr François
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Mr Adrien Duval
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Mr Caserne
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Mr Rookny
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Ms Anquetil
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All questions addressed to Foreign Affairs

4 Feb
Answered

the sanction imposed to suspend Mauritius from participating in activities as a member of the Southern Afric…

asked by Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix

"(No. B/17) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to the sanction imposed to suspend Mauritius from …"

Reply

Mr Ramful: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that on 04 December 2024, the Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) …

4 Feb
Answered

African strategy and the participation of Mauritius in the forthcoming General Assembly of the African Union…

asked by Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre d’Or

"(No. B/59) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to African strategy and the participation of …"

Reply

Reply: The 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union will be held on 15 to 16 February 2025 in Addis Ababa …

8 Apr
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the Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Permanent Representatives of Mauritius posted at Mauritius Embassies…

asked by Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre d’Or

"(No. B/289) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to the Ambassadors, High Commissioners and …"

Reply

Mr Ramful: Madam Speaker, allow me with your permission to answer PQs B/289 and B/342 together as they both relate to the expenses in relation to the posts of …

15 Apr
Answered

the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act, he will state – (a) if his Ministry has undertaken any assessment of…

asked by Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix

"(No. B/384) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act, he will …"

Reply

The Minister of Industry, SME and Cooperatives (Mr A. Ameer Meea): Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to thank the hon. Member for this PQ as this will …

6 May
Answered

the 59th SADC Trade Negotiating Forum (SADC TNF) and TNF Retreat, scheduled to be held from 05 to 09 May 202…

asked by Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/448) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to the 59th SADC Trade Negotiating Forum …"

Reply

Reply: The SADC Free Trade Area (FTA) was launched on 17 August 2008 pursuant to which SADC Member States eliminated tariffs on 85% of intra-SADC trade. …

6 May
Answered

the Mauritian Embassies and High Commissions abroad, he will, in each case, provide a list of the vehicles p…

asked by Mr Caserne · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/461) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to the Mauritian Embassies and High …"

Reply

Reply: The Ministry is supported by 19 Diplomatic Missions overseas under the stewardship of an Ambassador/High Commissioner and two Consulates. The …

15 Jul
Answered

Mauritius Diplomatic Missions Overseas, he will state – (a) the number thereof currently in operation, indic…

asked by Mr Adrien Duval · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/685) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to Mauritius Diplomatic Missions …"

Reply

The Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries (Dr. A. Boolell): Mr Deputy Speaker, I am standing for the substantive Minister for …

28 Oct
Answered

Gaza, following recent findings and official statements from the United Nations (UN) and other international…

asked by Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix

"(No. B/944) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to Gaza, following recent findings and official …"

Reply

Mr Ramful: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are profoundly disheartened by the atrocities which have been taking place in Gaza. For the past two years, we have …

9 Dec
Answered

the Sustainable Development Goals, he will state where matters stand as to the implementation thereof, indic…

asked by Mr François · Rodrigues

"(No. B/1197) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to the Sustainable Development Goals, he will state where …"

Reply

Mr Ramful: Madam Speaker, it may be recalled that in 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a framework …

17 Mar
Answered

the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, he will state the – (a) diplomatic measures being taken by Governme…

asked by Mr François · Rodrigues

"(No. B/26) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, he will …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) Mr A. Duval: It would be mine, Madam Speaker. B/27. MAURITIUS TOURISM AUTHORITY – MR J.A, PART-TIME CHAIRMAN – DISMISSAL, REINTERGRATION & …

17 Mar
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the prevailing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, he will state – (a) whether Government has conducte…

asked by Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes

"(No. B/44) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to the prevailing geopolitical tensions in …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS – FUEL & FOOD SUPPLY – PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

24 Mar
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exports of goods produced locally, he will state the total volume and value thereof in respect of each of th…

asked by Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet

"(No. B/143) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to exports of goods produced locally, he will …"

Reply

Reply: At the outset, let me underline that Export-Oriented Enterprises (EOE) still constitute a vital segment of the Mauritian economy, acting as a major …

31 Mar
Answered

the Maldives, he will state whether following the recent suspension of our diplomatic relations therewith, h…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/219) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to the Maldives, he will state …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) BRITANNIA POST OFFICE – PROPOSED RENOVATION – COMPLETION & REOPENING DATES

7 Apr
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the Maldives, he will state whether, following the recent suspension of our diplomatic relations therewith,…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/292) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to the Maldives, he will state …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) NURSING STUDIES – SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – LOCAL SHORTAGES

14 Apr
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the recent escalation of conflict and prevailing tensions in the Middle East spilling over the neighbouring…

asked by Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/355) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to the recent escalation of conflict and …"

Reply

Mr Ramful: Madam Speaker, I will seek your indulgence, my reply will be quite long. Thank you. Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that in light of the …