American aid to Mauritius

(BRUSSELS2) During a visit to Port Louis (Mauritius) on Monday (7 May), Anthony Holmes, Deputy Commander for Civil-Military Activities, offered US assistance to the Mauritian government. This requires material assistance. The United States will donate several survival boats, as well as a 14-meter patrol boat. But also through training, especially of naval forces. " Post-graduate courses may be offered to Mauritians. Now it is up to the Mauritian authorities to see”, he said according to our colleagues from the Mauritian daily Express. And to add: Our goal is to offer the necessary expertise to your country as well as to the countries of the region, because we are aware that piracy is a scourge which is causing enormous harm to the Indian Ocean”.

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