On Tuesday evening, in Nouakchott, the Undersecretary of the Mauritanian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Development, Yacoub Ould Ahmed Aisha, held discussions with Annette Karram, Undersecretary of the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection in Germany and President of the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation. The Mauritanian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Development said, in a statement, that the discussions dealt with the existing development cooperation and partnership relations between Mauritania and Germany, and ways to strengthen and develop them in various fields of common interest.
The Ministry added that the two sides also discussed mechanisms to support and develop legal and institutional frameworks that support economic development, in a way that contributes to enhancing economic and social stability and keeping pace with national development strategies, highlighting that the two parties praised the level of historical and distinguished partnership between the two countries, stressing their mutual keenness to deepen consultation and expand the horizons of technical and institutional cooperation during the next stage.
The head of the Mauritanian Bar Association, Mohamed Lamine Ould Amar, also discussed with Annette Karram the prospects for enhancing legal and judicial cooperation and developing the partnership between the Mauritanian Bar Association and German legal institutions.
The discussions took place during a visit by the German official to Mauritania from October 25 to 28, heading a delegation from the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Food Security, Fatima Bint Khatri, discussed with the Resident Representative of the World Food Program in Mauritania, Akloud Kakel, ways to enhance joint cooperation and develop programs aimed at improving food security and supporting the most vulnerable groups.
During a meeting hosted by the Office of the Food Security Commissioner in the capital, Nouakchott, the reality of the existing partnership between Mauritania and the World Food Programme, and the opportunities available to expand areas of coordination to serve the common goals of both parties, were discussed.
The two sides also discussed mechanisms to intensify efforts to confront malnutrition, focusing on the most needy groups, strengthening interventions aimed at reducing the repercussions of food fragility, and improving the ability of the population concerned to face challenges.
Egypt discussed with Saudi Arabia and the UAE efforts to contain the current crisis in the region in light of growing indicators of escalation, in conjunction with many regional movements aimed at giving priority to diplomatic solutions, reducing tension, avoiding expanding confrontations, and moving towards resolving regional problems through negotiation.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, in a statement on Wednesday, that Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ati held a call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss the latest developments in the regional situation, efforts to contain the current crisis, prevent escalation, the possibilities of which have increased in the recent period, and work to advance political and peaceful solutions through dialogue.
According to the official spokesman for the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Nader Zaki: The two ministers agreed to continue close consultation and coordination at both levels: bilaterally, and within the framework of the quadripartite ministerial mechanism that includes the two countries, Turkey and Pakistan.
The Quartet mechanism includes Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, and aims to enhance consultation and coordination on reducing escalation and supporting political solutions to regional crises.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister also made a phone call with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which they discussed the latest developments at the regional level, especially with growing indications of the possibility of escalation in the region during the coming period, according to a statement issued by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday.
The spokesman for the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that Abdel Ati, in his conversation with his Emirati counterpart, touched on the need for the countries of the region to join forces and mobilize continuous efforts in order to reach peaceful solutions and return all parties to the peaceful political path to avoid the region sliding into a more dangerous phase of the current crisis.
The contacts coincide with mediation efforts to contain tension between Washington and Tehran, and continuing disagreements over the conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. They also come after the Egyptian House of Representatives approved, on Monday, by a two-thirds majority of its members, to authorize President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to take the necessary measures to support Saudi Arabia and defend its lands, sovereignty, and sanctities, in coordination between the two countries.
