Tromelin: Mauritius Surprised, the Embassy of France Reassures

Arvind Boolell responded Thursday, April 18, was raised by the reactions Tromelin issue since Thursday, April 11 in France. Bill co-management of the island Mauritius and France, following an agreement initiated in 2010, has not been ratified. MP Philip Folliot claimed it first submitted the debates because Tromelin part of "a pan of French national territory." Marine Le Pen, president of the National Front, was added that the National Assembly's 'ready 'to sell off on the sly 280,000 km ² national maritime domain. "

These speeches were surprised Mauritian diplomacy. "We were taken aback. Now there will be debate (the French National Assembly). I hope it does call into question the commitments. It is about co-management of marine resources and archaeological exploration, " said Arvin Boolell.

Ambassador Paris to Port-Louis, Jean-François Dobelle, reassures the Mauritian government."This does not call into question the commitments. At the request of a member, there will be debates, it is a procedure that must be followed. This agreement does not affect the territorial issue, " he said to express.

Jean François Dobelle also pointed out that the visit earlier this week Victorin Lurel, Minister for Overseas Tromelin was scheduled well before the positions taken by Philippe Folliot and Marine Le Pen. The visit of the Minister of Overseas is part of a tour of the scattered islands of France.

Tromelin is a sand inhospitable of only 2 km2. However, it has an exclusive economic zone of 280,000 km2 making it valuable.