Sahelian-African Link Between Morocco, Mauritania Boosts Continental & International Trade Prospects
Connecting Morocco and Mauritania to their Sahelian-African hinterland serves as a strategic lever for both continental and international trade, emphasized participants in the first Mauritania-Morocco Economic Parliamentary Forum held Saturday in Nouakchott.
The Nouakchott Declaration, which concluded the two-day forum hosted in the Mauritanian capital, highlighted that the strategic and structural port and maritime transport infrastructures established by both countries—thanks to their advantageous geographic positions—represent a "promising lever for continental and international exchanges."
In this regard, both sides expressed confidence in Morocco and Mauritania's potential to become a production and distribution hub for the African continent, their European neighborhood, and their Atlantic gateway toward the Americas.
They also underscored the region's potential to emerge as a "space for shared prosperity and connectivity," reflecting the deep bonds of blood, brotherhood, and good neighborliness uniting the two fraternal peoples under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and His Excellency President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani.
Furthermore, the Forum called for the optimal and sustainable exploitation of the rich fisheries resources of both countries through internationally competitive joint projects that can contribute to food security, generate foreign currency revenues, and create decent employment opportunities.
Participants also advocated for training producers and encouraging them to pool their efforts through associations and cooperatives, acknowledging the role of civil society organizations in promoting inclusive and community-based agriculture.
Additionally, they recommended training sessions and field missions led by experts from both countries to promote the adoption of modern agricultural techniques, leverage research for development, and exchange expertise in veterinary medicine, especially in training, medicine usage, and disease control campaigns for livestock.
Regarding vocational training, the Forum urged greater access for professionals to institutes, training centers, and schools available in both countries, aiming to develop skills and facilitate knowledge and technology transfer.
MAP:11 mai 2025
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