Mauritania affirms positive neutrality in regional affairs
Culture Minister Mohamed Ould Babana stated the nation is part of the solution, not the problem.
Mauritania is closely monitoring developments in its regional environment and is committed to positive neutrality, according to Culture Minister Mohamed Ould Babana. He stated the country sees itself as part of the solution, not the problem. The minister made these remarks on Wednesday evening while commenting on cabinet meeting results.
Responding to a question about private media, Ould Babana confirmed the culture sector is open to private media institutions. He also discussed efforts to develop public media and enhance partnerships between authorities and press organizations. The ministry is consulting with media stakeholders on support mechanisms and fund outcomes.
The cabinet also approved draft decrees and statements concerning economic affairs, finance, and higher education. Minister of Economic Affairs and Development Ould M'Haimid highlighted reforms to the public procurement system. He stated a new decree modernizes public tenders, improves efficiency, rationalizes spending, and strengthens transparency and governance.
Why it mattersThe Minister of Economic Affairs and Development stated reforms to the public procurement system will modernize public tenders, improve efficiency, rationalize spending, and strengthen transparency.