23 December 2025 Ahmedabad : The **India–Mauritius Summit 2025** marked a defining moment in international trade collaboration, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to accelerate economic partnerships between India, Mauritius, and the African continent. Organized under the leadership of the **India Africa Trade Council – Mauritius**, the summit reinforced Mauritius’ strategic role as a powerful gateway for Indian enterprises expanding into Africa.
The summit was led by **Mr. Sangeet Sejpal**, *Honorary Trade Commissioner, India Africa Trade Council – Mauritius*, whose vision and leadership underscored the next phase of structured, policy-aligned, and opportunity-driven global trade. Addressing international delegates, Mr. Sejpal highlighted the urgent need for decisive trade frameworks that empower businesses to scale beyond borders with confidence, compliance, and long-term sustainability.
The summit featured distinguished guest speakers, including **Mr. Mookhesswur Choonee**, *Former High Commissioner of Mauritius and Advisor to the Prime Minister of Mauritius*, who shared valuable insights on diplomatic cooperation, policy alignment, and Mauritius’ role in strengthening India–Africa trade relations.
Also addressing the summit was **Dr. Asif Iqbal**, *President, IETO – Indian Economic Trade Organization*, who emphasized the importance of multilateral economic collaboration, trade innovation, and global institutional partnerships in driving sustainable economic growth across emerging markets.
In his address, Mr. Sejpal emphasized that Mauritius stands at the crossroads of global opportunity, offering a stable regulatory environment, strategic trade agreements, and direct access to over 50 African markets. He reaffirmed that the summit’s mission was not only to encourage trade dialogue, but to deliver clear execution pathways for Indian MSMEs, exporters, and investors seeking expansion into Africa.
**Key strategic discussions at the summit focused on:**
* Establishing and scaling businesses in Mauritius
* Government-backed trade facilitation and regulatory support
* High-impact export and cross-border trade collaborations
* Innovation-driven strategies for sustainable economic growth
The **India–Mauritius Summit 2025** emerged as a high-impact platform for leadership-level engagement, strategic partnerships, and long-term economic alignment. The event reflected a shared commitment to building resilient trade corridors that drive inclusive growth and global competitiveness.
The **India Africa Trade Council – Mauritius**, under the guidance of Mr. Sangeet Sejpal, reaffirmed its commitment to enabling businesses with structured advisory, trade facilitation, and market-entry solutions—positioning India and Mauritius as central pillars in Africa’s evolving economic future.
