Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty with his Mauritanian counterpart Mohamed Salem Ould Merzouk posing for an image after signing the agreements. Photo courtesy of Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The meeting marked the committee’s revival after a 19-year pause since its inaugural meeting in Cairo in 2006.
In a statement, the Egyptian foreign ministry said the discussions reflected the mutual desire of both nations to resume mechanisms of consultation and cooperation, in line with the directives of their leaderships and the aspirations of their peoples.
The session addressed pressing regional and international issues, most notably the Palestinian cause and the situation in Gaza.
Additionally, discussions covered the developments in Libya, Sudan, and the broader Horn of Africa and Sahel regions, with an emphasis on ongoing efforts to combat terrorism.
The meetings culminated in the signing of 13 agreements and memoranda of understanding across various sectors.
These included investment relations, labour, higher education, social affairs, fisheries and aquaculture, water resources and irrigation, civil protection, civil registration, Islamic affairs and endowments, culture, media, youth and sports.
The agreements also included the delivery of a copy of the Ould Etlamid Library and an extension of the memorandum of understanding for the Nouakchott tramway project, the statement added.
A final communiqué was also signed, outlining action plans to deepen cooperation and enhance the exchange of technical expertise in areas of mutual interest.
Both sides agreed to hold the Joint Committee sessions annually on a rotating basis between the two capitals, building on the momentum generated by this year’s meeting in Nouakchott.
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