Minister of Foreign Affairs (Mauritius)

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade (French: Ministre des Affaires étrangères, Intégration régionale et Commerce extérieur) is a cabinet minister responsible for conducting foreign relations of Mauritius. The office was established in 1968 after the country gained independence from the United Kingdom, with prime minister Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam becoming the first foreign minister.

Holders of the office have been senior figures of parties in the government, yet several ministers have been fired or resigned from the office due to conflicts with the prime minister. Arvin Boolell is the only foreign minister to have held the office throughout a complete parliamentary term, from 2010 to 2014.

The office has undergone several name and portfolio changes over time, with the present iteration having additional responsibilities for regional cooperation and international trade. Until the 1990s, the portfolio was referred to in English as Minister of External Affairs.

Since the installation of the new government after the 2024 general election, Ritish Ramful of the Labour Party has held the office after being appointed on 22 November 2024.

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