Africa-Press – Mauritius. Prime Minister Dr. Navin Ramgoolam has appointed a well-known figure in Mauritian diplomacy, Gajjaluxmi Mootoosamy, to represent the country as ambassador to the United States. Her name was announced during the Prime Minister’s press conference last Saturday.
Gajjaluxmi Mootoosamy now leads the embassy in Washington after many years at the mission, where she rose from Minister Counsellor to Deputy Chief of Mission before being promoted to ambassador. Her career has been built within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, notably heading the section responsible for bilateral relations, and previously serving as First Secretary.
She was educated in France and Australia, combining a strong academic background with international experience that covers not only traditional diplomacy but also emerging challenges such as scientific cooperation and sustainable development.
On April 25, 2025, U.S. Ambassador Henry Jardine congratulated her on her appointment, emphasizing that she would make a positive contribution to strengthening bilateral relations between Port Louis and Washington.
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