Economy Minister Holds Talks with Director General of Spanish Agency for International Cooperation
Madrid
The Minister of Economy and Development, Mr. Mohamedou Ahmedou Mhaimid, held talks on Tuesday, in the Spanish capital, Madrid, with the Director General of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, Ms. Victoria Tur Gómez.
The meeting focused on strengthening the development partnership between Mauritania and Spain, particularly by expanding concessional financing for priority development sectors. It took place on the sidelines of the “Financing the Sustainable Development Goals: Strengthening the Country-Led Approach” forum, held in Madrid and organized by the Spanish government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The talks reviewed the latest developments in the Senegal Basin Development Project and explored ways to mobilize additional funding to boost investment, accelerate implementation, and improve its efficiency, thereby promoting local economic integration and sustainable development in the region.
The Director General of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation praised the strong cooperation with Mauritania and reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to supporting the country’s development efforts and increasing funding for infrastructure projects.