(AFX UK Focus) 2009-02-21 12:09 UPDATE 2-IMF cuts Mauritius 2009 growth outlook (Interactive Investor)

By Richard Lough

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-02-21 10:22 UPDATE 1-IMF cuts Mauritius 2009 growth forecast to 2 pct (Interactive Investor)

By Richard Lough

China, Mauritius further bilateral ties (China Daily)

President Hu Jintao has left Mauritius , wrapping up his five-nation “journey of friendship and cooperation.” The tour, which started on February 10th, has also taken President Hu to Saudi Arabia , Mali , Senegal and Tanzania .

Hu presents five-point proposal for advancing China-Mauritius ties (People’s Daily)

Chinese President Hu Jintao presented a five-point proposal for advancing China-Mauritius ties during a meeting Tuesday with Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam. Hu said since the establishment of diplomatic relations 37 years ago, the two nations have enjoyed mutual respect and equality, and have continuously consolidated and developed friendly cooperation. In the political sphere, …

Hu signs Mauritius accords (China Daily)

PORT LOUIS: China and Mauritius sealed new agreements on economic and technological cooperation yesterday to further their 37-year history of good relations.

China signs $260m airport deal with Mauritius (China Economic Net)

Chinese president Hu Jintao agreed on Tuesday to lend Mauritius $260 million to expand the island nation’s airport and promised to deepen trade ties and investment in Africa despite the economic downturn.

Hu wraps up Africa tour with Mauritius deals (AFP via Yahoo! Canada News)

PORT LOUIS (AFP) - Chinese President Hu Jintao on Tuesday signed deals worth more than 270 million dollars with Mauritius, where he is winding up a four-nation tour of Africa.

Chinese President Hu Signs Deals With Mauritius Worth $270 Million (Nasdaq)

PORT LOUIS, Mauritius (AFP)–Chinese President Hu Jintao Tuesday signed deals worth more than $270 million with Mauritius, where he is winding up a four- nation tour of Africa.

Chinese president arrives in Mauritius for state visit (People’s Daily)

Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived Monday in Port Louis, Mauritian capital for a state visit aimed at enhancing bilateral friendship and cooperation. He was greeted at the airport by Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam. “The China-Mauritius relationship has become a model of solidarity and cooperation between two developing countries,” Hu said in a statement released [...]

Hu wraps up Africa tour with Mauritius deals (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Chinese President Hu Jintao on Tuesday pledged further aid to Africa, despite his country’s economic downturn, as he wrapped up a four-nation visit to the continent.