Nouakchott, Mauritania – Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani received a written message from his Somali counterpart, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, addressing bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and develop joint cooperation in the coming period. The message emphasized the importance of elevating Mauritanian-Somali relations to broader levels and underscored the need to enhance coordination and consultation between the two countries on various issues of mutual interest.
During the meeting, which included the delivery of the letter, a number of issues concerning relations between Nouakchott and Mogadishu were discussed. Furthermore, opportunities to expand cooperation—in a manner that serves mutual interests and fosters ties between the two nations—were reviewed. The discussions also addressed various regional developments and issues of shared interest, particularly in light of the challenges facing African nations and the importance of strengthening coordination to tackle priority security, political, and economic matters.
Both sides emphasized the importance of continued exchanges of visits, correspondence, and consultations between officials of the two countries, thereby contributing to the strengthening of political relations and opening new avenues for cooperation across various fields. The message reflects the commitment of the leaderships of Mauritania and Somalia to maintaining direct communication and exchanging views on bilateral and regional issues. This, in turn, supports the trajectory of relations between the two nations and enhances prospects for their further development in the period ahead.
