The Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, is participating in the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), being held in the Republic of South Africa on 17 August 2026.
The Summit is hosted and chaired by the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa. The theme of the 46th SADC Summit is “Resilient, Sustainable and Inclusive Industrialisation through Infrastructure Development, Agricultural and Critical Minerals Transformation in Pursuit of a Just World.”
The Prime Minister’s participation in the Summit underscores the importance Mauritius attaches to strengthening regional cooperation, deepening economic integration and consolidating relations with SADC Member States.
The Summit will focus, among other priorities, on accelerating regional integration and development through enhanced infrastructure development, agricultural transformation and the beneficiation of critical minerals. Particular emphasis will be placed on the strengthening of a competitive, climate-resilient and inclusive region, capable of creating the conditions for sustainable development and a fairer and more prosperous future for its people.
Mauritius has maintained close relations with SADC since joining the organisation in 1995. Its membership contributes to strengthening regional economic integration while broadening opportunities for cooperation, trade and investment with countries across Southern Africa.
In this context, Mauritius’ engagement within SADC serves a dual purpose namely to expand regional opportunities for Mauritian businesses and to further strengthen the country’s positioning as a platform for investment, services and connectivity between Africa and the Indian Ocean.
In the margins of the Summit, Prime Minister Ramgoolam will have the opportunity to meet with other Heads of State and Government of the SADC Region to discuss issues of common interest and strategic priorities for the region.
17 August 2026
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