Minister of Agriculture Receives German Ambassador

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ahmed Babe Ali, received the German Ambassador to Mauritania, His Excellency Mr. Florian Rendel, today, Thursday, at his office in Nouakchott.
During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the field of agricultural development.
His Excellency the Minister praised the strong relations between the two countries, expressing Mauritania’s aspiration to develop its partnership with Germany and attract more investment to support efforts to achieve food sovereignty and strengthen food security.
He also reviewed the country’s potential and capabilities in the agricultural sector and the prospects for their development.
For his part, the German ambassador affirmed the strength of bilateral relations and his country’s readiness to support efforts to develop Mauritania’s agricultural sector, outlining areas of joint cooperation—particularly in decentralization, fisheries, and resilience-building—through the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).
He also announced that Germany will organize “Green Week” events early next year in Berlin, which will provide an opportunity to showcase Mauritania’s agricultural potential and present investment opportunities to German investors.