SHANGHAI, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Thursday vowed to boost Mauritius-Shanghai economic ties during his visit to China's financial hub.

    Speaking at a trade forum, Ramgoolam said Mauritius wants stronger cooperation with Shanghai in trade, manufacturing, tourism and fisheries.

    Shanghai's sound investment environment and industrial potential appeal to overseas companies, he said.

    Shanghai-Mauritius trade volume hit more than 15 million U.S. dollars in 2006, 30 percent up on the previous year, according to official statistics.

    By the end of May 2007, Mauritius had invested 3 billion U.S. dollars in 432 projects in Shanghai.

    Shanghai was the second leg of Ramgoolam's six-day visit to China.

    During his stay in the Chinese capital Beijing, Ramgoolam met with Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao, exchanging views on bilateral relations and cooperation.

    Ramgoolam will also visit east China's Anhui Province and Zhejiang Province.