{"id":65325,"date":"2026-04-16T16:04:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/pm-dr-navin-ramgoolam-welcomed-by-congolese-counterpart"},"modified":"2026-04-16T16:50:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:50:24","slug":"pm-dr-navin-ramgoolam-welcomed-by-congolese-counterpart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/pm-dr-navin-ramgoolam-welcomed-by-congolese-counterpart","title":{"rendered":"PM Dr Navin Ramgoolam Welcomed by Congolese Counterpart"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Prime Minister Dr. Navin Ramgoolam arrived in Brazzaville, Congo, where he was warmly welcomed by his counterpart, Anatole Collinet Makosso. He is attending the inauguration ceremony of President Denis Sassou Nguesso, who has been re-elected for a new five-year term. This visit underscores Mauritius&#8217; commitment to strengthening ties with Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mauritius. <\/strong> <\/span>Le Premier ministre, le Dr Navin Ramgoolam, est arriv\u00e9 hier soir \u00e0 Brazzaville, o\u00f9 il a \u00e9t\u00e9 accueilli avec tous les honneurs \u00e0 l\u2019a\u00e9roport par son homologue congolais, Anatole Collinet Makosso.<\/p>\n<p>Le chef du gouvernement doit assister aujourd\u2019hui \u00e0 la c\u00e9r\u00e9monie d\u2019investiture du pr\u00e9sident Denis Sassou Nguesso, r\u00e9cemment r\u00e9\u00e9lu pour un nouveau mandat de cinq ans.<\/p>\n<p>L\u2019\u00e9v\u00e9nement rassemble plusieurs dirigeants africains ainsi que des personnalit\u00e9s de premier plan. La pr\u00e9sence du Premier ministre t\u00e9moigne de l\u2019engagement de Maurice \u00e0 consolider ses relations avec le continent africain et \u00e0 promouvoir une diplomatie active sur la sc\u00e8ne internationale.<\/p>\n<p>Mauritius has a long-standing relationship with African nations, focusing on diplomatic and economic ties. The country has actively participated in various regional organizations, promoting cooperation and development across the continent. The recent re-election of President Sassou Nguesso marks a significant moment for Congo, as it continues to navigate its political landscape while engaging with international partners like Mauritius. This visit by PM Ramgoolam highlights the importance of such relationships in fostering stability and growth in the region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Mauritius<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know Prime Minister Dr. Navin Ramgoolam arrived in Brazzaville, Congo, where he was warmly welcomed by his counterpart, Anatole Collinet Makosso. He is attending the inauguration ceremony of President Denis Sassou Nguesso, who has been re-elected for a new five-year term. This visit underscores Mauritius&#8217; commitment to strengthening ties with Africa. 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