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Mauritanian parliament hosts German delegation

Discussions focused on strengthening parliamentary ties and promoting investments between Mauritania and Germany.

The Speaker of Mauritania's National Assembly, Mohamed Ould M’Barek, met with German Parliamentary State Secretary Annette KRAMME in Nouakchott on Tuesday. KRAMME, representing the German Federal Minister of Justice, was accompanied by a delegation from the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation. The delegation is visiting Mauritania from October 25 to 28, 2026.

Discussions covered the strong friendship and cooperation between Mauritania and Germany, particularly in the parliamentary sphere. Both sides explored avenues for enhancing exchanges and encouraging investments. The Speaker praised the visit as a reflection of the strong relations and emphasized the importance of continued bilateral cooperation.

KRAMME expressed satisfaction with the reception and the promising prospects for cooperation. A working meeting also took place between the German delegation and the Mauritanian-German Parliamentary Friendship Group, chaired by Vice-Speaker Ahmedou Ould Mohamed Mahfoudh Ould M’Baleh. The German delegation also visited the Parliament's television channel and the general assembly hall.

Why it mattersThe meeting between Mauritanian and German officials aims to strengthen parliamentary relations and promote investments between the two countries.