The Minister of Land Transport, Mr. Mahomed Osman Cassam Mahomed, held a working session with Ms. Irada Zeynalova, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Mauritius, in Port Louis on Monday 15 September 2025. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Ministry and focused on strategies to enhance Mauritius’s transport infrastructure.
This engagement follows the Minister’s recent participation in the International Transport Summit 2025 in Russia, which aims to establish an international platform for sharing expertise on the development and modernization of transport systems, including digital innovations. The Summit’s primary objectives include fostering collaborative approaches to urban mobility challenges and improving the quality of life in cities worldwide.
Ambassador Zeynalova described the discussions as productive, emphasizing the importance of advancing Mauritius’s transport system, with particular attention to road safety and traffic congestion. She highlighted the potential for collaboration on innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to optimize traffic management in Mauritius.
Drawing from Moscow’s experience — a city comparable in size to Mauritius but home to over 20 million residents — the Ambassador shared successful initiatives that have addressed key transport issues, including traffic congestion, parking management and public transportation efficiency. She expressed Russia’s willingness to share these insights and adapt successful solutions to the Mauritian context.
During the Summit, Minister Mahomed also held bilateral meetings with key Russian officials, including the First Deputy Head of the Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development of Moscow and the Director of the Department of Digital Development at the Russian Ministry of Land Transport. These discussions underscored the mutual interest in leveraging technological advancements to improve Mauritius’s transport infrastructure and urban mobility.