Mr. Henry Victor Jardine is the new Ambassador of the United States of America to Mauritius. The Ambassador-Designate of the United States of America to Mauritius, presented his credentials, yesterday morning, to the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun, at the State House in Le Réduit.
In a statement after the meeting, Mr Henry Victor Jardine highlighted that he discussed with the President, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun, a range of different issues that both the United States of America and Mauritius could collaborate on. “These,” he informed, “are maritime security, trade opportunities and investments as well as the promotion of democracy regionally through a forum such as the United States–Africa Leaders Summit.”
The Ambassador-Designate reiterated the support of the United States of America to Mauritius to help the country accomplish its goals in these areas.
Mr. Henry Victor Jardine then paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth at the New Treasury Building in Port-Louis. In a statement, Ambassador Jardine indicated that he had a cordial and fruitful meeting with the Prime Minister adding that it was an opportunity to discuss the possibility to reinforce bilateral relations between Mauritius and US as well as explore new avenues of cooperation.
He pointed out that discussions also focused on the construction of a new embassy compound at Bagatelle. The project to the tune of some USD 300 million, he said, will comprise a building that is environment-friendly and equipped with the latest technologies. It is a significant project that will require greater collaboration with local engineers and designers, he added.
The US Ambassador recalled meeting with the Prime Minister at the United States–Africa Leaders’ Summit where they discussed the way forward for deeper cooperation in areas of mutual interest such as maritime security, illegal fishing, investment and trade opportunities, and promotion of democratic institutions.
He lauded the vibrant democracy prevailing in Mauritius while reiterating the support of the US to deal with existing challenges in the field.
