USA Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources, Richard Verma left Mauritius yesterday for his next stop in Comoros. Richard Verma visit although short was very intense, specially yesterday. According to the US Ambassy, he had a wonderful visit in Mauritius talk about investment in the future of bilateral relations. He met partners and friends to learn how we can strengthen U.S. cooperation with Mauritius and the region.
Yesterday morning, The United States (US) Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Mr Richard Rahul Verma, paid a courtesy call, on the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun, at the State House in Réduit. In a statement, Mr Verma highlighted that his meeting with the President was very cordial, and discussions focused on issues that interconnect the United States and Mauritius, including economic relationship, security partnership and people-to-people ties. He underlined that this relationship is built upon shared values and democratic principles. “The two countries have done so much together that the future is very bright between us,” the US Deputy Secretary stated.
After the president, Richard Verma had a meeting with Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth this morning. They discussed how to continue working together to ensure a safe and stable Western Indian Ocean region. In a statement after the meeting, US Deputy Secretary Verma underlined those discussions with the Prime Minister pertained to reaffirming the United States of America commitment to the bilateral ties it shares with Mauritius.
Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard Verma was also met the press in Mauritius t to talk about his visit, the strong U.S.- Mauritius relationship, and future opportunities for partnership and cooperation between our two countries.
Deputy Secretary Richard Verma had a great conversation with Xavier-Luc Duval and members of the opposition. They discussed the value of strong democracies to peace and prosperity.
He met with Indian Ocean Rim Association ( IORA) Secretary General Al-Farisi. IORA is a valued partner of the United States. We look forward to expanding cooperation on global challenges like climate change, Maritime Security, and sustainable development in the Indian Ocean. Discussions focused on the United States’ commitment to the Indian Ocean region in terms of maritime and food safety, climate, and other issues. IORA is a valued partner of the United States. We look forward to expanding cooperation on global challenges like climate change, Maritime Security, and sustainable development in the Indian Ocean.
