Country Director for UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) responsible for promoting UK trade and investment across the world @tradegovuk @GREATbritain
🎉 Big news! Alastair Long has been appointed as the UK’s new Trade Commissioner for Africa. As we look forward to his return to Africa, I will continue leading the team on the ground until 1 August, when Alastair officially takes the reins.
Exciting times ahead! 🌍
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🗣️ Don’t miss the UK–Mauritius TNE Partnerships Roundtable on 21 May at 10:00 AM UK time 🇬🇧🤝🇲🇺
The keynote speaker will be the Honourable Kaviraj Sukon, 🇲🇺 Minister of Tertiary Education, together with the Higher Education Commission, bringing high‑level policy insights 🎓📚
The UK 🇬🇧 is supporting Mauritius 🇲🇺 in gearing up for the future of digital trade! 📊📈
We’re stepping up preparations to implement the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol to power up our digital economy and expand access to African markets 🌍🚀
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🇬🇧 is an international education superpower with students coming to 🇬🇧 colleges and universities, studying for 🇬🇧 qualifications and using 🇬🇧 educational IT. @biztradegovuk is at the biggest trade fair BETT @ExceLLondon
We’re boosting UK skills, supporting colleges and universities to expand overseas, and growing education exports, cos it means more jobs, more growth and a target of £40bn in exports by 2030 📚
Read our new International Education Strategy here 👉https://t.co/570tGZsF7y
@tradegovAfrica continues his high-level engagement in 🇲🇺, calling on the Min of Foreign Affairs, Hon Dhananjay Ramful. Productive discussion on 🇬🇧-🇲🇺 trade relationship & initiatives to expand regional cooperation, drive economic growth & reinforce security & resilience in 🇬🇧-🇲🇺
As part of the ongoing ministerial meetings in 🇲🇺, @tradegovAfrica exchanged views with the Junior Min of Agro-Industry, Hon. Fabrice David, on cooperation in food security, sustainable fisheries, marine conservation & blue economy development.
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This morning, HM Trade Commissioner for Africa met members of the British Business Group.
The 🇬🇧 business community in 🇲🇺 has been driving trade, investment and growth between both countries and supporting Mauritius’ ambition to be a regional financial hub.
@tradegovAfrica
@tradegovAfrica had a productive discussion with the Min of Tertiary Education, Dr the Hon Kaviraj Sukon. 🇲🇺 is home to 35 UK awarding bodies generating growth ops for 🇬🇧 higher education.
🇬🇧 has been supporting 🇲🇺 in its ambition to become a regional education hub.
Following last week’s visit to 🇲🇺, read an interview with His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa on 🇬🇧-🇲🇺 about going for growth in both countries and in Africa ⬇
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Day 3 of the visit of @tradegovAfrica to 🇲🇺 ➡ Tour of the Mauritius Ports Authority
Talks focused on how 🇲🇺 can benefit from the 🇬🇧’s global leadership in maritime industry. The 🇬🇧 is leading the way to develop greener more sustainable ports through the latest technology.
Education is an important driver of the 🇬🇧-🇲🇺 partnership.
@tradegovAfrica visits @MiddlesexUni in 🇲🇺.
The presence of UK universities in 🇲🇺 signifies a strong commitment to strengthening academic ties & delivering opportunities for 🇬🇧 higher education to grow overseas.
HMTC John Humphrey continues his engagement with the 🇲🇺 private sector, exploring potential collaboration between the 🇬🇧🇲🇺 Chambers of Commerce.
This visit is an important step to enhance 🇬🇧-🇲🇺 trade & investment & drive sustainable growth.
@tradegovAfrica
HM Trade Commissioner to Africa begins a high-level visit in 🇲🇺, a step forward to help deliver growth in 🇬🇧-🇲🇺. His agenda includes strategic meetings with key Ministers & 🇲🇺 business partners. Kicking off with a meeting with 🇲🇺 PM, Dr the Hon Navin Ramgoolam⬇
@tradegovAfrica
Another excellent week for 🇬🇧growth opportunities in 🇲🇺….
We welcomed a delegation from 🇬🇧 Crossrail International to help develop sustainable transport solutions. Excellent engagement from government, technicians and industry!
I am thrilled to be appointed as UK Trade Envoy to South Africa and Mauritius.
This is a brilliant opportunity to build on our nations' existing ties, unlock growth and forge new investments.
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🇬🇧 is proud to support female empowerment and sport development in 🇲🇺. This initiative is indicative of the potential of the 🇬🇧-🇲🇺 bilateral relationship. Grateful to Hon. @KumarJugnauth for his personal support, and to the GoM 🇲🇺 for helping us deliver such a successful event.
This event was important to the women’s game in Mauritius. Over 700 girls played in the tournament. The girls final was the most watched match of the entire tournament. 25 female coaches have now had @premierleague level training (2/3)