UAE and Mauritanian strengthen bilateral ties

February 27, 2026 / 9:30 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, in Nouakchott to discuss the close relations between the two countries.

Conveying greetings from UAE leadership

Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to President Ghazouani, along with their wishes for further progress and prosperity for the government and people of Mauritania.

Mauritania’s greetings to UAE leaders

President Ghazouani, in turn, conveyed his greetings to the UAE leaders and extended his wishes for continued progress and development for the leadership, government, and people of the UAE.

Strengthening bilateral relations

President Ghazouani welcomed the visit of Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan. The two sides discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations and explored mutual efforts to advance cooperation across various sectors for the benefit of both countries and peoples.

Regional cooperation and stability

Both sides also exchanged views on regional developments, emphasizing the importance of strengthening stability and addressing urgent challenges to promote prosperity and growth for the peoples of the region.