Vikash Neethalia

Acting Ambassador to the U.S. | Mauritius

Vikash Neethalia joined the Mauritius Foreign Service in 1998 after two decades in the education sector. Currently stationed as Charge d’Affaires at the Mauritius Embassy in Washington Dc since January 2020. As part of the Diplomatic Cadre, took assignments in numerous Diplomatic Missions across the continents to promote and strengthen the overall bilateral, trade and investment interests of Mauritius with a view to improving the socio-economic standard of the country and its people Exploring possibilities of opening diplomatic missions in countries of accreditation in the region to promote interests of Mauritius and better serve the Mauritius Diaspora

Successfully completed several diplomatic assignments in South Africa (2001-2004), India (New Delhi, 2006-2011), Malaysia (2013-2016). Held the post of Charge d’Affaires in Malaysia from 2014-2016.

Graduated from the University of London in 1995. as interests in Global Affairs, International Humanitarian Law and Diaspora related matters, reading, music, soccer, long distance track and swimming. Proper command (written and spoken) of English, French and Hindi.