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Strengthening diplomatic ties: UAE president’s visit to Mauritania

Friday 17 January 2025 - 17:00
Strengthening diplomatic ties: UAE president’s visit to Mauritania

Mauritania is preparing for an important diplomatic event with the upcoming visit of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This visit comes shortly after Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Al Ghazouani’s recent trip to the UAE, and it marks a continuation of strengthening ties between Rabat, Nouakchott, and Abu Dhabi. The visit to the historic city of Chinguetti is expected to solidify cooperation in various sectors, including economic development and security, with particular focus on the Sahel region.

Following President Ould Cheikh Al Ghazouani's participation in the "Union March" event in the UAE, which celebrated the 53rd anniversary of the Union Day, diplomatic relations between Mauritania and the UAE have grown stronger. Sheikh Mohammed's visit is poised to lay the foundation for new collaborative efforts in energy, infrastructure, and counter-terrorism, addressing critical regional issues.

This visit is expected to result in a strategic agreement among Morocco, Mauritania, and the UAE, aiming to redefine their influence in North Africa and the Sahel. The tripartite initiative could have far-reaching impacts on political and economic stability in the region, enhancing security and fostering trade partnerships. The growing collaboration could also create new opportunities for Mauritania's development while reinforcing the positions of Morocco and the UAE on the international stage, potentially serving as a model for other strategic alliances in the region.


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