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Egypt Today
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt's Foreign Minister expresses desire to strengthen ties with Mauritania
CAIRO - 27 May 2025: Egypt's Foreign Minister and Minister of Immigration Dr. Badr Abdel Aaty expressed Cairo's strong desire to elevate its bilateral ties with Mauritania, especially in the economic and trade sectors, during a diplomatic visit to Nouakchott on Tuesday. In his meeting with Mohamed Salem Ould Merzouk, Mauritania's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad, Dr. Abdel Aaty praised the close coordination and cooperation between the two countries' foreign ministries and reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to deepening this relationship across all sectors. Dr. Abdel Aaty also conveyed Egypt's appreciation for Mauritania'ssupport of Egyptian candidates in various international forums, including the nomination of Dr. Khaled El-Anany for the position of UNESCO Director-General. Highlighting the economic potential of the partnership, the Egyptian minister expressed hope that the upcoming Egypt-Mauritania Economic Forum would serve as a powerful catalyst for strengthening cooperation between the two nations' business communities. He emphasized Egypt's readiness to share its expertise and support Mauritania in executing development projects across various sectors. Egypt, he added, remains fully open to expanding cooperation with Mauritania in all areas, aiming to create a significant shift in their economic relations. On the regional front, the two foreign ministers exchanged views on major developments, including the situation in the Gaza Strip, with Dr. Abdel Aaty reaffirming Egypt's unwavering efforts to restore a ceasefire and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Palestinians. He also stressed Egypt's firm rejection of any plans to forcibly displace Palestinians from their land. The ministers also reviewed pressing challenges across the African continent, reaffirming their mutual commitment to addressing regional instability and advancing joint African interests. This visit underscores the renewed momentum in Egypt-Mauritania relations and signals a shared vision for closer strategic cooperation grounded in mutual respect, development goals, and regional solidarity.
Arab News
08-03-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi ambassador meets Mauritanian minister
RIYADH: Saudi Ambassador to Mauritania Abdulaziz Al-Raqqabi met with Mauritanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad Mohammed Salem Ould Merzoug in Nouakchott, Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. During the meeting, the officials reviewed relations between the two countries and ways to enhance and develop cooperation. Meanwhile, Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji met with Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs of Senegal Yassine Fall in Jeddah on Friday.
