Xi Jinping Exchanges Messages of Congratulations with Mauritian President Prithvirajsing Roopun on the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of China-Mauritius Diplomatic Relations

On April 15, 2022, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with Mauritian President Prithvirajsing Roopun to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Xi Jinping pointed out, since the establishment of diplomatic ties half a century ago, China-Mauritius relations have witnessed sound and steady development, ever-lasting and stronger traditional friendship, as well as increasingly deepening bilateral cooperation in various fields. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, people of the two countries have stood together with mutual assistance in times of difficulty, demonstrating the profound friendship of sharing weal and woe.

Xi Jinping stressed that, I attach great importance to the development of China-Mauritius relations and stand ready to work with President Roopun to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to enhance traditional friendship, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote common development for the benefit of the two countries and the two peoples.

Roopun said in his message, over the past 50 years, Mauritius and China have forged a profound friendship, with all-round development of exchanges and cooperation in various fields. The entry into force and implementation of the free trade agreement has further strengthened the close relations between the two countries. I look forward to the two sides taking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to conduct exploration and innovation, consolidate and expand cooperation, and deepen friendship and mutual trust.