Updated on November 25, 2024

MOL's Chairman visited Mauritius

Mr. Junichiro Ikeda, the Chairman of the Board of MOL, visited Mauritius from September 4 through September 7, 2024. Mr. Ikeda has been appointed Honorary Consul of the Republic of Mauritius in Tokyo in August 2023 ^{(Note 1)}.
Mr. Ikeda also inspected the meteorological radar system developed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), accompanied by His Excellency Mr. Masahiro Kan, the Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Mauritius and attended a local NGO event subsidized by the MOL Mauritius International Fund for Natural Environment Recovery and Sustainability (the "Fund ^{(Note 2)}). ^{(Note 3)}
During the same period, a networking event was held by the MOL Charitable Trust (the "Trust") ^{(Note 4)} for local NGOs and educational institutions, and at the beginning of the event, Mr. Ikeda announced the opening of the Fund's fourth call for proposals.

MOL will continue to support the development of Mauritius and its people while fostering friendly relations with the country.

On Thursday, September 5, Mr. Masahiro Kan, the Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Mauritius (left) and Mr. Ikeda (far right) inspected the JICA-supported weather radar system.

On Friday, September 6, Mr. Ikeda cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the new training center established by APPEL.

On Friday, September 6, about 70 people enjoyed the lively atmosphere at a networking event.

On Saturday, September 7, at the opening ceremony for the fifth recycle store operated by The GOOD Shop ^{(Note 5)}

(Note 1) Please refer to the September 11, 2023, press release.
MOL Chairman Junichiro Ikeda Appointed Honorary Consul of the Republic of Mauritius in Tokyo

(Note 2) For details on the Fund, please refer to the following website.
December 1, 2021, press release: MOL Establishes Authorized Public Trust 'MOL Mauritius International Fund for Natural Environment Recovery and Sustainability' in Japan - Aims to Promote Recovery and Sustainability of Environment and Local Communities -
May 12, 2022, press release: Authorized Public Trust 'MOL Mauritius International Fund for Natural Environment Recovery and Sustainability' Selects 1st Year Grant Recipient Projects and Starts Grant Payment

(Note 3) APPEL is a local NGO working to support the socially vulnerable and has been providing support through the Fund since 2022. For more information, please refer to the following.
Project Detail_APPEL (mol-mauritius-fund.jp/en)
October 7, 2024, announcement: MOL Mauritius International Fund for Natural Environment Recovery and Sustainability: NGO-led Training Center Establishment

(Note 4) For details on the Trust, please refer to the following press releases.
June 21, 2021, press release: MOL establishes the "MOL Charitable Trust" in Mauritius
Providing support to local environment and communities in Mauritius
September 20, 2024, press release: MOL Charitable Trust makes its fourth call for proposals

(Note 5) the GOOD Shop is a non-profit social enterprise committed to a "triple bottom line" mission : Education, Employment and Environment and has been providing support through the Fund since 2022. For more information, please refer to the following.
Project Detail_Good Shop (mol-mauritius-fund.jp)