Nigeria and Mauritania have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in trade, investment, energy and security.
The commitment followed the presentation of Letters of Credence by Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Mauritania, Zayyad Abdussalam, to Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, the ceremony formally accredited Abdussalam as Nigeria’s ambassador to Mauritania, with residence in Dakar, Senegal.
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During an audience with President Ghazouani after the ceremony, Abdussalam conveyed the greetings and goodwill of President Bola Tinubu to the Mauritanian leader, government and people.
The Ambassador reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the longstanding cordial relations between both countries through enhanced cooperation across key sectors.
He expressed his determination to work closely with the Mauritanian government to consolidate existing areas of bilateral cooperation and explore new partnerships for the mutual benefit of both countries.
Abdussalam highlighted trade, investment, energy and security, among other areas of mutual interest, as key sectors for expanding bilateral engagement.
The Ministry said the ceremony underscored the enduring friendship between Nigeria and Mauritania, as well as their shared resolve to expand cooperation and translate existing partnerships into mutually beneficial outcomes.
Adeniyi said the development reflected both countries’ commitment to deepening diplomatic relations and broadening opportunities for collaboration.
