[1] Mauritius also shares close ties with its nearest neighbour, the French island of Réunion.
The only dispute between the two countries is the sovereignty of Tromelin; the island is claimed by Mauritius.
The trade relations between Mauritius and France are strong, multi-layered and have grown over the years.
France is one Mauritius's strategic partners; it is by far the most important market for the Mauritian tourism industry.
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