Republic President Receives Credentials from the Ambassador of the Republic of Portugal

His Excellency the President of the Republic, Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, received today, Tuesday, at the Presidential Palace in Nouakchott, the credentials of His Excellency Mr. Luís Faro Ramos, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Portuguese Republic to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
Following the ceremony to present the credentials, His Excellency the President of the Republic hosted a reception for the Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.The ceremony was attended by His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad, Mr. Mohamed Salem Ould Marzoug, and Mauritanians Abroad, Mr. Mohamed Salem Ould Marzoug, and the Minister in Charge of the Office of the President of the Republic Mr. El Nani Ould Chrougha.
In a statement to the Mauritanian News Agency, His Excellency the Ambassador explained that he had the honor of being received by His Excellency the President of the Republic, Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, to whom he conveyed the greetings of His Excellency the President of Portugal, Mr. António José Seguro.
He added that the meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on bilateral relations between the two countries, emphasizing that these relations are strong and well-established, particularly in the field of defense, where the two countries have maintained long-standing military cooperation.
He expressed his hope to strengthen and develop this cooperation, thereby expanding its scope to include other areas of mutual interest.
His Excellency the Ambassador noted that, during the meeting, he had the opportunity to discuss with His Excellency the President of the Republic the role that countries such as Portugal and Mauritania can play in promoting international peace and security.
In this context, he explained that, beginning January 1, 2027, Portugal will assume a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, noting that the two countries share a desire to contribute actively to efforts to establish peace and promote international dialogue, thereby serving global security and stability.