International Economic Relations

Mauritius has acquired a high reputation as a system offering a model of structured dialogue between its public authorities and its private sector. Indeed, the representatives of the principal business institutions are fully involved in Mauritius in international economic relations: not only do they participate closely with Government officials in the outlining of the country's strategies for negotiations, but they also attend conferences and high-level meetings as full-fledged Members of its delegations.

Membership of International Private Sector Organisations

The MCCI also contributes to the trade and industrial development of Mauritius by extending its contacts at international level, by launching and running, on its own initiative, various projects and services, and by inducing its Members either to participate in their running or to benefit from them.

The MCCI is a founder member of:

	L'Union des Chambres de Commerce et d’Industrie de l’Océan Indien (UCCIOI)
	the Association of SADC Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCCI) and

It is also a Member of the International Chamber of Commerce

Co-operation Agreements and Representation

The MCCI has cooperation agreements and links with private sector organizations in several countries including India, Australia, China, South Africa, France, Reunion Island, Djibouti, Madagascar, Malaysia, Pakistan, Russia, Seychelles and Sri Lanka.

Also, it is the body appointed by the ICC to distribute its publications in Mauritius.

The MCCI collaborates closely with inter-governmental organisations and specialised agencies of the UN system in the implementation of projects and running of co-operation programs which include:

- projects for the benefit of SMEs.