Mauritanian President Meets With Spanish Interior Minister

His Excellency President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani received Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska Gómez at the Presidential Palace in Nouakchott on Tuesday.

Following the meeting, the Spanish minister told the Mauritanian News Agency (AMI) that he was grateful to President Ghazouani for the condolences he had conveyed to His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain following the tragic train accident in the Spanish town of Adamuz.

He also praised the strong level of cooperation and coordination between Spain and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, highlighting joint efforts to strengthen and expand relations between the two countries, particularly in combating irregular migration and cross-border crime.

Grande-Marlaska emphasized the growing importance of Mauritania-Spain relations, noting that cooperation between the two countries extends beyond the bilateral framework to include Mauritania’s relations with the European Union.

In this regard, he highlighted the importance of the partnership agreement signed between Mauritania and the European Union in 2024, reaffirming Spain’s unwavering support for efforts to deepen ties and establish a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two sides.

Reflecting on his eight years as Spain’s interior minister, Grande-Marlaska stressed that building an atmosphere of trust was fundamental to strengthening the effectiveness and sustainability of joint efforts.

He added that addressing shared challenges more effectively requires closer coordination, stronger cooperation, and greater mutual trust, all of which contribute to building safer and more stable societies.

The meeting was attended by Nany Ould Chrougha, Minister in Charge of the President’s Cabinet; Mokhtar Ould Ahmed Bousseif, Minister of Interior, Decentralization, and Local Development; and Harouna Traore, Presidential Adviser.