Mauritania Strengthens Parliamentary Ties with Morocco through New Friendship Group
In a move to enhance bilateral relations, the Mauritanian National Assembly has established a parliamentary friendship group with Morocco, representing a diverse range of political affiliations within the country. The group, consisting of 20 members, was officially launched in a ceremony held on Thursday. The ceremony was attended by key figures including the Mauritanian Minister of Culture, Youth, Sports, and Relations with Parliament, Ahmed Sid’Ahmed Dié, the Minister Delegate to the Mauritanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Yahya Said, and the Ambassador of Morocco to Mauritania, Hamid Chabar. Regarded as one of the most influential parliamentary friendship groups in the Mauritanian National Assembly, the group’s composition reflects the varied profiles of its members, encompassing representatives from both the majority and opposition. Its primary objective is to contribute to the positive dynamics of bilateral relations between Mauritania and Morocco while promoting enhanced parliamentary cooperation. During the ceremony, Ambassador Hamid Chabar highlighted the deep-rooted and robust nature of relations between the two nations, emphasizing the shared heritage and historical ties between the people of Morocco and Mauritania. He further underscored the commitment of leaders from both countries, King Mohammed VI and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, to propel the cooperative relationship forward and address common challenges at both regional and continental levels. Chabar pointed out the ongoing dynamics of bilateral relations, exemplified by various visits from ministers and officials of both nations. Notably, the Mauritanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, recently visited Morocco on January 22, further strengthening ties. Economically, the relations between Morocco and Mauritania have witnessed substantial growth, with trade reaching $300 million in 2022, marking a significant 58% increase compared to 2020, as highlighted by the Moroccan diplomat.