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Join on Telegram Rabat – Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani met with Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch on Thursday in Nouakchott to discuss prospects for deepening bilateral relations.
When Akhannouch arrived at Nouakchott’s airport, he was greeted by Mauritania’s Prime Minister Mohamed Ould Bilal Messaoud, and Morocco’s Ambassador to Mauritania, Hamid Chabar.
The meeting, which took place following President Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani’s inauguration for a second five-year term, spotlighted a mutual commitment to enhancing bilateral relations.
Akhannouch, representing King Mohammed VI, affirmed the strong intent of the Moroccan monarch to bolster cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
In his remarks to the Moroccan News Agency (MAP) after the meeting, Akhannouch relayed King Mohammed VI’s congratulations to El Ghazouani on his re-election and extended wishes for continued progress and development for Mauritania.
During the meeting, El Ghazouani also reaffirmed his commitment to deepening the fraternal ties between Mauritania and Morocco.
He expressed a firm desire to develop bilateral relations to better serve the interests of both nations and their peoples.
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Akhannouch also delivered a message from El Ghazouani to King Mohammed VI, extending his greetings and expressing wishes for continued prosperity for Morocco, following the recent celebration of the King’s 25th anniversary on the throne.
The renewed focus on strengthening bilateral relations comes as El Ghazouani begins his second term after winning the June 29 presidential election with 56.12% of the vote.
This cooperation is anticipated to bring substantial benefits to both countries, reinforcing their strategic partnership in a wide range of areas.
According to data from the Policy Center for the New South, a Moroccan think tank, Morocco and Mauritania benefit from close geographical proximity that facilitates trade and collaboration.
The two countries signed a reciprocal investment protection and promotion agreement in 2000, and data from the Mauritanian National Statistical Office (ONS) indicate that Morocco is Mauritania’s largest supplier of chemicals, manufactured goods, capital and transport goods.
At the end of 2018, the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) and the National Union of Mauritanian Employers (UNPM) joined forces to organize the first Morocco-Mauritania Business Forum in the Mauritanian capital.
Twelve investment agreements were signed during the forum, particularly in the fisheries, agri-food, and trade sectors.
