Mauritanian President Holds Phone Talks with US Secretary of State

Nouakchott, 18 August 2020 (AMI)-The President of the Republic H.E Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazwani held a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on 18 August. Morgan Deann Ortagus, spokesperson for the United States Department of State, said that President Ghazouani noted the broad-based partnership between the two countries and welcomed ongoing and increased investment. Secretary Pompeo welcomed Mauritania’s ambitious reform program to promote human rights and to achieve prosperity for all Mauritanians through a business environment that welcomes foreign investment The President and the Secretary agreed that terrorism in the Sahel requires a coordinated international response, and that Mauritania plays an important role in advancing security and stability in the region.