Mauritius Celebrates 58 Years of Independence and 34 Years as Republic: Key Highlights From PM Ramgoolam’s Address
Mauritius Celebrates 58 Years of Independence and 34 Years as Republic: Key Highlights From PM Ramgoolam’s Address
🟠Condemned global wars for causing civilian deaths due to intolerance and lack of dialogue; stressed war brings no positive outcomes.
🟠Reaffirmed Mauritius' non-aligned foreign policy and commitment to international law, citing the UN's support for sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago.
🟠Highlighted strong cooperation with Seychelles, including the 2012 joint management treaty for the Mascarene Plateau as a model for maritime dispute resolution.
🟠Stressed the importance of building a society that truly accepts diversity, with unity essential to overcoming national challenges.
🟠Prioritized security and the anti-drug fight: 82 kg of drugs seized in 2026, new laws and specialized units in place to combat crime.
🟠Focused on economic recovery: addressing high deficits and debt, completing stalled infrastructure projects, and pursuing growth to improve citizens' livelihoods.
🟠Showcased active diplomacy: repatriating citizens stranded abroad and restoring a petroleum supply agreement with India's Mangalore refinery.
🟠Called for national unity across all regions and the diaspora, quoting the national motto: "As one people, as one nation, in peace, justice, and liberty."
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