His Majesty King Mohammed VI received His Excellency Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani at the Royal Palace in Casablanca on Friday, as part of a special visit by the Mauritanian President to the Kingdom of Morocco.
This visit came in the wake of the successful surgical operation that King Mohammed VI underwent a few weeks ago. The Mauritanian President expressed his happiness at the Moroccan monarch’s recovery, wishing him continued health and wellness.
The meeting took place in a friendly atmosphere that reflected the depth and strength of the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and their leaders. It was an opportunity to review ways to enhance these relations through new projects that promote exchange and integration between the two countries.
During this important meeting, the two leaders affirmed the strategic partnership between Morocco and Mauritania, praising the notable progress in bilateral relations across various fields. They also agreed to continue strengthening cooperation through strategic projects that enhance ties between the countries and serve the interests of their peoples.
Among the main topics discussed was the Africa-Atlantic gas pipeline project, which embodies Morocco’s vision to enhance regional integration. Additionally, the leaders explored the initiative to facilitate Sahel countries’ access to the Atlantic Ocean, a bold step towards opening new horizons for sustainable development in Africa.
It’s worth noting that this visit was unexpected, as the Mauritanian President left the capital Nouakchott on Wednesday evening, heading to Rabat on what was described as a “private” visit. Some sources initially indicated that the visit was related to the health condition of the Mauritanian First Lady, Mariem Fadel Dah, who recently underwent surgery in a Rabat clinic.
This meeting, which comes within the framework of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation, reflects the unwavering commitment of both leaders to elevate the Moroccan-Mauritanian partnership to higher levels.