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The two nations focused on a wide range of areas for collaboration, including economic partnerships
India and Mauritania held the inaugural Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in Nouakchott on Thursday (March 21, 2024), marking a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship between these two nations.
The meeting, co-chaired by Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary (Central & West Africa) from the Ministry of External Affairs of India, and Mohammed El Hanchi KETTAB, Director General of Bilateral Cooperation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, emphasizes a mutual commitment to deepening cooperation across a wide spectrum of areas.
India and Mauritania have enjoyed a long-standing relationship characterized by friendship and collaborative efforts in various domains. Prior to the establishment of India's Resident Mission in Nouakchott in June 2021, the Indian Embassy in Dakar, Senegal, was responsible for diplomatic affairs related to Mauritania. The establishment of the mission has significantly bolstered bilateral relations, providing a new impetus for engagement between the two countries.
Growing Economic and Trade Ties
The FOC highlighted the strong growth in bilateral trade, which saw an increase from USD 108.91 million in 2021-22 to USD 378.24 million during 2022-23. This growth denotes the strengthening economic partnership between India and Mauritania. Both nations have expressed a keen interest in furthering this partnership, with a particular emphasis on political cooperation, economic partnership, development assistance, cultural exchanges, and cooperation in multilateral forums.
Additionally, Mauritania's engagement with Indian lines of credit for developmental projects and the participation of Mauritanian ministers in economic conclaves in India, lay the groundwork for this growing economic relationship.
Strategic Cooperation and Future Prospects
The discussions during the FOC were not confined to economic collaboration alone but also encompassed political cooperation, cultural exchanges, and shared interests in global and regional forums. Both sides agreed to continue their engagement through established institutional mechanisms, setting the stage for a comprehensive partnership encompassing multiple dimensions of bilateral relations.
The discussions at the FOC is a reflection of both nations' shared democratic values and their commitment to a mutually beneficial relationship. With the next round of consultations scheduled to be held in New Delhi at a mutually convenient date, the path forward looks promising for both India and Mauritania. The groundwork laid by the FOC, coupled with both countries' commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation, signals a bright future for India-Mauritania relations.
The meeting, co-chaired by Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary (Central & West Africa) from the Ministry of External Affairs of India, and Mohammed El Hanchi KETTAB, Director General of Bilateral Cooperation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, emphasizes a mutual commitment to deepening cooperation across a wide spectrum of areas.
India and Mauritania have enjoyed a long-standing relationship characterized by friendship and collaborative efforts in various domains. Prior to the establishment of India's Resident Mission in Nouakchott in June 2021, the Indian Embassy in Dakar, Senegal, was responsible for diplomatic affairs related to Mauritania. The establishment of the mission has significantly bolstered bilateral relations, providing a new impetus for engagement between the two countries.
Growing Economic and Trade Ties
The FOC highlighted the strong growth in bilateral trade, which saw an increase from USD 108.91 million in 2021-22 to USD 378.24 million during 2022-23. This growth denotes the strengthening economic partnership between India and Mauritania. Both nations have expressed a keen interest in furthering this partnership, with a particular emphasis on political cooperation, economic partnership, development assistance, cultural exchanges, and cooperation in multilateral forums.
Additionally, Mauritania's engagement with Indian lines of credit for developmental projects and the participation of Mauritanian ministers in economic conclaves in India, lay the groundwork for this growing economic relationship.
Strategic Cooperation and Future Prospects
The discussions during the FOC were not confined to economic collaboration alone but also encompassed political cooperation, cultural exchanges, and shared interests in global and regional forums. Both sides agreed to continue their engagement through established institutional mechanisms, setting the stage for a comprehensive partnership encompassing multiple dimensions of bilateral relations.
The discussions at the FOC is a reflection of both nations' shared democratic values and their commitment to a mutually beneficial relationship. With the next round of consultations scheduled to be held in New Delhi at a mutually convenient date, the path forward looks promising for both India and Mauritania. The groundwork laid by the FOC, coupled with both countries' commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation, signals a bright future for India-Mauritania relations.
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