His Excellency Mr. Dharambeer Gokhool was unanimously elected as the President of the Republic of Mauritius by the National Assembly on December 6, 2024, and assumed office on December 7, 2024. A former Minister of Education and Human Resources (2005–2008) and Minister of Industry, Science, and Research (2008–2010), he is a visionary leader with a profound legacy in public service and governance. His Excellency Mr Dharambeer Gokhool has as his priority areas of focus: sustainable development and poverty reduction, democracy and human rights, the fight against drug abuse and trafficking, the improvement of public service delivery and good governance, the inclusion of senior ..