Honorary Consul of Mauritius to Sofia H.E. Dr Christo Iliev was invited in Berlin on 07 April 2017, on behalf of H.E. Assoc. Prof Dr Jankee, Ambassador of Mauritius to Germany, together with the Diplomatic Staff and the Honorary Consuls of Mauritius based in Germany and the countries to which the Mission is accredited, in the bi-annual General Meeting of the Honorary Consuls.

The Meeting gave the possibility for the Consuls to receive up-to-date information on the Foreign Policies of Mauritius as well as the Economic development of the country. Mutual initiatives and events were mapped out. Special guest was the Director of Enterprise Mauritius and his team, with whom HC Dr Iliev agreed closer collaboration of the Honorary Consulate in Bulgaria for future export promotion initiatives by Enterprise Mauritius with aim to consolidate and increase bilateral trade and investment.

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Over 40 Tourist Operators from all over Bulgaria met with their counterparties from Mauritius in Sofia in one of the best hotels, as part of the Roadshow of the Vanilla Islands organization. This gave incredible opportunity for the tourist professionals to meet in person and work closer for a greater recognition of Mauritius as tourist destination. Due to the personal involvement of HC Christo Iliev and the talks held in November 2016 in Mauritius, Bulgaria was included in the destinations of this year’s roadshow. The Event had vast media coverage and interest.

The Honorary Consul of Republic of Mauritius to Sofia, Mr. Christo Iliev and the Honorable Mr.Pravind Kumar JUGNAUTH, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Development of Mauritius were hosts to special event, organized by HC Christo Iliev, which gathered for 3 days over 50 influential business people and investors from all over Europe in Mauritius, as to explore different business ventures with local leading counterparties.

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The HC of Mauritius in Bulgaria suports our wonderful host Uma from Mauritius – first time presenting- to explore the culture and cuisine of this exotic and beautiful distant island at restaurant Swaagat on 7.2.2016. More about the event, we hope will become a tradition.

CHRISTO ILIEV - Friendship Bulgaria - Mauritius 12-03-2014 Interview with Christo Iliev, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Mauritius in Bulgaria, for btv “this Sunday” marking Independence Day 12.March

Christo Iliev, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Mauritius in Bulgaria, interview for Bulgarian National Television, on the possibilities for tourism and recreation, business and investment in Mauritius

On January 23rd, 2014, with an official ceremony, the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Mauritius was opened in Bulgaria. The functions of the first official representative office of the island country will be performed by Mr. Christo Iliev, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the “AG Capital” Holding Real Estate Company.

Her Excellency Sarojini Seeneevassen-Frers, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Mauritius in the Federal Republic of Germany, was an honorary guest. Her Excellency is also the only plenipotentiary representative for Mauritius in Central and Eastern Europe. The Minister of the Exterior of the Republic of Bulgaria Kristiyan Vigenin was also present, as well as the Deputy Minister of the Interior Angel Velichkov, a number of representatives of the diplomatic body, and representatives of the banking and tourism sectors.

‘I am glad that in Mr. Christo Iliev we will find a good partner, who will work towards building stable relations between the Republic of Mauritius and Bulgaria. The opening of the Honorary Consulate is a step towards a fruitful economic and cultural exchange’, Her Excellency Mrs. Seeneevassen said.

The Consulate will assist the citizens of Mauritius during their stay in Bulgaria. The representation office will also assist Bulgarian citizens, who would like to travel to the island country or invest there.

‘Since the beginning of the diplomatic relations in 1975, our two countries have been having a modest, but diverse economic exchange, in which I see great development potential. I will be glad to assist anyone interested in investing in Mauritius’, the Honorary Consul Mr. Christo Iliev said.

The Consulate institution precedes the appearance of the permanent ambassador missions and we may say it is among the oldest conditions in international law. The honorary council does not receive remuneration, nor any other financial benefits, but works voluntarily, supporting the citizens and the development of the trade, economic and cultural relations between two countries.

In Bulgaria, the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Mauritius has its seat in the city of Sofia, with a consular area covering the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria. The address of the representation office is: ‘Tsarigradsko shose’ Blvd., Poligrafia, office Center No. 47 A.

The President of the Republic of Mauritius His Excellency Mr Rajkeswur Purryag, GCSK, GOSK has appointed Mr. Christo Iliev to act as Honorary Consul of R. Mauritius in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Agrement for Honorary Consulate of Mauritius in Sofia dated 13.September 2013, states:

"Whereas it has been found necessary to appoint an Honorary Consul of the Republic of Mauritius in Sofia, Bulgaria, to take care of the affairs of Mauritian Citizens and to aid and assist them in their mercantile and other lawful concerns"

Now Know Ye that reposing great trust and confidence in the discretion and integrity of

MR CHRISTO TEODOROV ILIEV
I have, under the powers vested in me, appointed him as Honorary Consul of the Republic of Mauritius in Sofia, Bulgaria, and empowered him to have and to hold the said Office for the purpose aforesaid and during my pleasure with all rights, privileges and immunities appertaining. I hereby enjoin and require all Mauritian Citizens to take due notice of this, my Commission, and to yield obedience thereto.

Given at the State House, Le Reduit, on this 13th day of September in the year two thousand and thirteen."