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Statement by Bechtel on Dabhol settlement
In exchange for $160 million in compensation for its equity and contractor claims, Bechtel agreed to forgo international arbitration over the expropriation of its investment.
Mauritius keen to sign free trade accord
Mauritius is keen to develop economic relations with Pakistan and enter into a free-trade agreement (FTA) to tap the bilateral trade potential, Mauritius Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Rashid Beebeejaun said on Saturday.
Firm makes history after suing Mauritius in Comesa Court of Justice
Kenyan firms — regardless of their size — can now sue the government in the Common Market for Southern Africa (Comesa) Court of Justice, the highest in the intergovernmental organisation, if its actions break rules of the trading bloc.
India, Mauritius to meet next month to review tax treaty
India and Mauritius will meet next month in the capital to review the bilateral Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC) which seeks to prevent misuse of the provisions of the near three-decade old treaty.
KCCI urges signing of FTA with Mauritius
Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry urged to pave way forward to sign Free Trade Agreement between Pakistan and Mauritius.
Mauritius expresses interest for FTA with India
Mauritius on Friday expressed interest to start talks for a free trade agreement with India.
Mauritius willing to reassess bilateral tax treaty with India
Mauritius says it is willing to walk the extra mile to address concerns of Indian tax authorities including reassessing the bilateral tax treaty with India to ensure it isn’t misused.
US, Mauritius hold TIFA consultations
The two governments agreed on a number of key issues, including conclusion of the BIT, negotiation of a joint statement on ICT principles, technical support on IPR, and development of a new AGOA strategy.
Agriculture agreement with Morocco rejected by the EU
The Agriculture Committee of the European Parliament rejected yesterday the agreement for the liberalization of trade in agricultural and fishery products between Europe and Morocco. The decision must be ratified and voted in the European Parliament.
EU signs agreement with Eastern and Southern Africa
The EU has today signed an important trade agreement with four countries in Eastern and Southern Africa, namely Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Madagascar and Seychelles.
EU signs trade pact with southeast African nations
The European Union signed a temporary trade pact Saturday with Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe and Madagascar calling for tariffs on European goods to be removed over the next 15 years.
Mauritian body contests EPA pact
A Mauritian socio-political movement, "Rezistans ek Alternativ", Friday asked the Mauritian government to stop the interim Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union, planned to be signed Saturday at Grand Baie.
US launches investment treaty with Mauritius
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that the US and Mauritius will begin negotiations for a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to strengthen investor protections and encourage the continuation of market-oriented economic reforms in the African nation.
NGO wants Mauritius to stop EPA negotiations with EU
The Mauritian NGO, Rezistans ek Alternativ, has asked the government to stop the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) process with the European Union (EU) in the midst of the financial, food and energy crisis.
China’s big push into Africa worries the small island of Mauritius
Sitting under a pair of mango trees and sipping coconut water, Toolsy Poorun, 87, said he thought he would live in Terre Rouge forever. But then Chinese investment came to this part of Mauritius.
Pakistan, Mauritius to activate FTA in 18 months
Pakistan and Mauritius agreed to operationalise a free trade agreement between the two countries within 18 months to boost South-South trade. Addressing a press conference at the Ministry of Commerce after the conclusion of a three-day 7th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting, Anand Priyay Neewoor, the head of Mauritius delegation, said the issue of sensitive products would be settled once the FTA became operational between the two countries.
Pakistan, Mauritius to activate FTA in 18 months
Pakistan and Mauritius on Friday agreed to operationalise a free trade agreement between the two countries within 18 months to boost South-South trade.
Pakistan and Mauritius sign Preferential Trade Agreement
Pakistan and Mauritius have decided to accord each other preferential status effective November 30, 2007, under the bilateral Preferential Trade Agreement.
Ile Maurice: Le sucre bute sur de nouveaux obstacles en Europe
L’Europe pourrait accorder des quotas régionaux pour l’exportation de sucre. Ce qui placerait le Maurice et d’autres pays d’Afrique, des Caraïbes et du Pacifique en situation de concurrence face aux gros producteurs dont le Cuba et le Brésil.