Mauritania Assumes Rotating Presidency of Arab Group in New York for November 2026

Mauritania assumed the rotating presidency of the Arab Group in New York for the month of November 2026.

Mauritania’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Cheikhna Nenni Moulaye Zeine, chaired the meeting of Arab ambassadors. In his opening remarks, he affirmed that during its presidency of the Group, Mauritania will strive to advance Arab causes and ensure that the Arab voice is heard in all forums within the United Nations. It will also seek to advance joint Arab action, calling for the need to coordinate positions and unify visions in the service of the higher interests of the Arab nation.

During the meeting, participants heard a briefing from Mauritania’s candidate for membership and chairmanship of the United Nations International Civil Service Commission, His Excellency Ambassador Sidi Ould Mohamed Laghdaf, as well as from Egypt’s candidate for membership in the United Nations Joint Inspection Unit, Ambassador Omar Ahmed Ramadan, and Jordan’s candidate for the position of judge at the International Court of Justice, Judge Mahmoud Deifallah Al-Hamoud, in addition to discussing several other issues on the agenda.