Mauritania and Spain Discuss Security Cooperation and Migration
Nouakchott
The Minister of the Interior, Decentralization, and Local Development, Mr. Moctar Ahmed Bouceif, received his Spanish counterpart, Fernando Grande-Marlaska on Tuesday, at the ministry’s headquarters. Mr. Grande-Marlaska is on a working visit to Mauritania at the head of a high-level official delegation.
The two sides discussed strengthening Mauritania-Spain cooperation in security and combating irregular migration. The Mauritanian minister outlined efforts to combat smuggling and human trafficking, reinforce border control, and prevent irregular migration to Europe.
The Spanish minister praised Mauritania’s efforts, describing bilateral relations as “truly exceptional” and reaffirming Spain’s commitment to expanding cooperation in security, economic, and social fields. Both sides pledged to strengthen coordination and partnership in their mutual interests.