Mauritius Strengthens Trade Relationships with China

10 years, 12 months ago - April 23, 2013
Mauritius Strengthens Relationships with China
China has, for decades, one of the most prominent Mauritius trading partners. And to establish the relationship with the Middle Kingdom, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry signed a memorandum of understanding Monday with the General Administration of Quality, Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ), the cell Public Administration of the People's Republic of China.

Cader Sayed-Hossen, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Consumer Protection, has signed this agreement, which provides for closer cooperation between the Chinese government and the Mauritian government to strengthen trade ties and the quality of exchanges between the two countries. Minister Sayed-Hossen said, in the presence of Yang Gang, Vice-Minister of AQSIQ, that "this agreement provides an effective framework, based on the bilateral relations between our two countries, which will establish a network of more flexible contacts with effective mechanisms for communication, coordination and resolution of disputes that may occur. "

Trade Minister believes that this agreement is in the right direction or in the direction of progress in ethics and professionalism of trade relations between China and Mauritius. Because it must be acknowledged that the issue of security is a priority for all governments. Through this agreement, the trade links between China and Mauritius firmer. Indeed, long-term relationships in trade based not only on the volume of trade, but also depend on the devices control the quality of products entering a country. This agreement will also promote the protection of public health and consumer safety.

Minister Sayed-Hossen said that 'Memorandum of Understanding' is based on mutual consent and a commitment to promoting the quality of industrial products. The scope of this agreement was expanded to include mutual technical assistance.

The minister also reiterated that China has historically been a privileged partner and sustainable Mauritius. In fact, he said, Mauritius would like to take a special relationship between the two countries. China is now seen as the country that is the fastest growing in the world. China also just benefit from this agreement, which could also help grow exports from Mauritius to China. The products that will be exported are still subject to strict quality controls.

Li Li, the Chinese ambassador to Mauritius, as well as permanent secretaries of the Ministry of Commerce, Mlle Burrenchobaywere and M. Chuttanalso present at the agreement signing took place at the hotel Labourdonnais.

 

Text by Le Matinal

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