Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, since joining SADC in 1995, Mauritius has actively participated in the drafting, signature, ratification and implementation of SADC protocols across a wide range of sectors. As at date, Mauritius has signed 28 SADC protocols, out of which, only 26 have been ratified. Regarding domestication, the information is not available at my Ministry as same falls under the purview of the line Ministries. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the two SADC protocols not yet ratified are the SADC Protocol on Statistics and SADC Protocol on the Tribunal. With regard to the protocol on Statistics, which Mauritius signed in 2023, consultations are ongoing at the national level with a view to its ratification. As regards the protocol on the Tribunal, which Mauritius signed in 2017, the instrument seeks to re-establish the SADC Tribunal as a regional judicial body to adjudicate disputes under a revised mandate and structure. The protocol is currently under national consideration in view of its complex legal, financial and institutional implications. In accordance with established practice, each SADC protocol is reviewed by the relevant line Ministry in consultation with the Attorney General's Office, the Ministry of Finance, my Ministry and other stakeholders to assess its legal, financial policy and institutional implications prior to signature and ratification. Cabinet’s approval is subsequently sought by the responsible line Ministry. The instrument of ratification is signed and deposited with the SADC Executive Secretary through the appropriate diplomatic channels. May I, with your permission, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, table a list of all the SADC protocols that have been ratified by Mauritius? Thank you.

The Hon. Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil. CWA – FINANCIAL SITUATION