A Guide to the United States’ History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Mauritius
Summary
The United States recognized Mauritius on March 12, 1968, when the American Embassy at Port Louis was established upon Mauritius’ attainment of independence on that same date.
Recognition
U.S. Recognition of Mauritius’ Independence, 1968.
The United States recognized Mauritius on March 12, 1968, when the American Embassy at Port Louis was established upon Mauritius’ attainment of independence on that same date. Mauritius previously had been under British sovereignty.
Diplomatic Relations
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations and the American Embassy in Mauritius, 1968.
Diplomatic relations were established on March 12, 1968, when the American Embassy at Port Louis was established with William B. Hussey as Chargé d’Affaires at interim.