Treaty of Double Taxation: India and Mauritius Seeking Mutual Benefits

"We try to find common ground and we'll find," supports the Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam. Alongside the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, he met the press on Tuesday, March 12 at Clarisse House, Vacoas.

Indeed, the Treaty on the Non-double taxation was one of the topics that have attracted attention since the announcement of the arrival of the President of India in Mauritius. And more than twice in his speech, Pranab Mukherjee pointed out that the discussions between Mauritius and India, about this treaty intended to bring "benefits acceptable and beneficial to both countries."

Earlier, the Prime Minister said he was confident that the discussions would lead to a common ground. He added that further discussions will be relaunched in April this year. Navin Ramgoolam then welcomed the support of India in the development of Mauritius by providing other collaborations.

Three agreements were signed between principles the Foreign Minister Arvin Boolell and Indian Minister of Interior Shri Pratap Narayan Singh Ratanjit. The first ensures cooperation between the two countries in the health sector, the second relates to the Great Peninsula aids for the disabled and elderly. The last agreement carries him on collaboration in the field of tourism.

However, the Indian President also stated that other areas such as tertiary education, agro-industry, the culture, the legal field, renewable energy and the exploitation of marine resources present opportunities for cooperation.

In addition, the Prime Minister did not seem satisfied with the way the organization of the visit of President of India was insured Clarisse House. Navin Ramgoolam was angry against the caterer but also against his bodyguards when the briefing came to an end and after the departure of President of India to the castle Réduit.