Mauritania and Spain discuss fishing waters cooperation
Fisheries minister Aïssata Lam met Spain's interior minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska to boost maritime surveillance.
Mauritania's Fisheries Minister Aïssata Lam met with Spain's Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation. The talks focused on enhancing the surveillance of territorial waters and combating illegal immigration. Both ministers also explored developing collaboration mechanisms to address shared challenges and expand cooperation into new areas.
The Spanish minister commended the Mauritanian coast guard for its role in maritime surveillance and coastal protection, appreciating its efforts to improve maritime security and safety. The two parties emphasized the importance of continuing consultation and coordination, as well as consolidating the partnership between Mauritania and Spain in areas of common interest.
The discussions aimed to deepen bilateral cooperation and broaden its horizons to various fields. The meeting took place on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Mauritanian ministry.