Mauritius to Import Petroleum from India via G2G Deal; Eyes Rupee Payments Amid Crisis

• Mauritius will soon begin importing petroleum products from India under a government-to-government (G2G) arrangement.
• Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful announced the deal, recalling a similar past arrangement with Mangalore oil refinery.
• The island nation, which relies entirely on imported petroleum (USD 1.3 billion annually), is considering purchasing petrol in rupees.
• Ramful highlighted the Middle East crisis's significant impact on vulnerable economies like Mauritius, affecting tourism and food supply.
• Mauritius is also deepening ties with India in maritime security, white shipping information sharing, and artificial intelligence.