National Assembly approves government policy statement
Lawmakers voted 145 to 21 to adopt the government's general policy statement presented by the prime minister.
Mauritania's National Assembly approved the government's general policy statement on Saturday. Prime Minister Mokhtar Ould Djaay presented the statement to the lawmakers.
National Assembly President Mohamed Bamba Makt announced the adoption of the statement with 145 votes in favour and 21 against. One deputy abstained from the vote.
The vote took place during a public session of the assembly. The government's policy statement outlines its agenda and plans for the country.
Why it mattersLawmakers in Mauritania have approved the government's policy statement, indicating legislative support for the administration's plans.