Mohamed Salem Merzoug – Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad
BIOGRAPHY
MOHAMED SALEM OULD MERZOUG
– Doctorate in Geophysics: Mention very well, Tunis 1987;
– Advanced Research Diplomas (ARD);
– Master of Geophysics 1984
– General University Degree (DEUG);
– Baccalaureate.
– Doctorate in Geophysics: Mention very well, Tunis 1987;
– Advanced Research Diplomas (ARD);
– Master of Geophysics 1984
– General University Degree (DEUG);
– Baccalaureate.
– October 10, 2026: Appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad.
– August 6, 2024: Appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad.
– March 31, 2022: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad
2016 – 2019: Diplomatic advisor to the President of the Republic
2010 to 2013: World President of the International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO);
February 2002 to April 2013: High Commissioner of the Organization for the Development of the Senegal River (OMVS);
2001 – 2002: Advisor to the Presidency of the Republic in charge of the rural sector;
2000 – 2001: Minister of Health and Social Affairs;
1999 – 2000: Minister of Justice Keeper of the Seals;
1998 – 1999: Minister of Hydraulics and Energy;
1997 – 1998: Minister of Equipment and Transport;
1995 – 1997: Food Security Commissioner;
1986 – 2002: Teacher-researcher at the University of Nouakchott;
1987 – 1993: International consultant for various Agencies (FAO, UNDP, UNEP…);
1994 – 1996: Responsible for external relations of the Mauritanian League for Human Rights (MLHR);
1986 – 1989: Researcher at the Club de la Mer;
1987 – 1995: Director of the University’s Geographical Studies and Research Laboratory;
Awards and activities:
-Oscar for Excellence and Leadership in 2008 from the International Council of African Managers;
-Author of several books and studies and research in various fields relating to his specialty and field of activity;
-University professor and Researcher.
Arabic, French