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The MCCI received the visit of H.E. Mr. Tudor Ulianovschi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova today, Wednesday 9^th January 2019. He was accompanied by the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Moldova to Mauritius, Mr. Rikesh Ballah.

During his visit, a meeting was held with the President and Secretary General of the MCCI, Mr. Marday Venkatasamy and Mr. Barlen Pillay, respectively. Ms. Faeeza Ibrahimsah, Manager of the Communications and Promotion Division, also attended the meeting.

H.E. Mr. Tudor Ulianovschi stated that Moldova is venturing into Africa and expressed his interest in the African Strategy of Mauritius. Discussions also focused on the different avenues of cooperation that can be exploited between the two countries, mainly in the ICT/BPO sector.

Mr. Venkatasamy, as President of the COMESA Business Council, informed them of the holding of the COMESA Trade Fair, in April in Kenya, during which they can come across different business opportunities in Africa. He also expressed the wish that meetings between business operators be held both in Mauritius and Moldova to explore the several opportunities of trade and investment that exist between both countries.

From left to right: Mr. Barlen Pillay, H.E. Mr. Tudor Ulianovschi, Mr. Marday Venkatasamy and Mr. Rikesh Ballah.