Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati has underscored Egypt’s commitment to advancing strategic co-operation with Mauritania across multiple sectors.
During talks with the visiting Mauritanian Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug on Sunday, Abdel-Aati voiced hope that ongoing US-Iran negotiations would lead to a sustainable agreement that addresses the concerns of all parties and contributes to ending regional tensions.
The two sides also addressed on means to boost bilateral relations and coordinate positions on key regional and African issues.
Abdel-Aati conveyed the greetings of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, reaffirming the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the two countries and Egypt’s keenness to elevate co-operation across all fields.
In turn, the Mauritanian foreign minister delivered a written message from President Ghazouani to President Sisi, hailing the distinguished relations between Cairo and Nouakchott.
The two ministers stressed the strategic importance of maintaining regular sessions of the Egyptian-Mauritanian Joint Committee and building on the success of the first Egyptian-Mauritanian Economic Forum to achieve a significant increase in bilateral trade exchange.
As part of efforts to support development projects, the two sides welcomed progress toward renewing the memorandum of understanding for the Nouakchott Tramway Network project in co-operation with Arab Contractors.
Abdel-Aati highlighted the extensive expertise and regional track record of Egyptian national companies in implementing major infrastructure and development projects.
On regional developments, discussions touched on the tense situation in the Middle East, as Abdel-Aati outlined Egypt’s position on current regional crises, particularly developments surrounding the US-Iran negotiation track. He expressed hope that the negotiations would yield a durable agreement capable of easing tensions and preserving regional stability.
The consultations also covered political and security challenges across Africa, especially in the Sahel, Sahara, and Horn of Africa regions.
The two chief diplomats stressed the importance of coordinated Arab and African efforts to support peaceful conflict resolution, combat terrorism, and promote sustainable development across the African continent.
