The Minister for Defence visits Mauritania to strengthen ties

The Minister for Defence, Margarita Robles, is received by her counterpart, Hanana Ouid Sidi

The African country is in a privileged geographical position. It is one of the largest fishing grounds in the world and has a great biodiversity of marine flora and fauna.

At present, 31 Spanish fishing vessels are operating along these coasts thanks to the agreement between the European Union and Mauritania.

The minister was received by her counterpart, Hanana Ouid Sidi, with whom she held a brief meeting at the airport.

Afterwards, Robles went to the beach and fishing port of Nouakchott, together with the Mauritanian Defence Secretary, Sambu Dia, and a small delegation from both countries, where she spoke with the fishers and saw the Mauritanian fishing fleet in situ. Today, she learned how fisheries, one of the country's main sources of income, are managed.

The Minister for Defence, Margarita Robles, talks with fishermen during her visit to Mauritania

She also had a brief meeting with the Spanish Ambassador at their residence, who accompanied her on her visit to the port.

Tomorrow, the two delegations will meet again for a working session, after which the minister and her companions will travel to the G-5 Sahel Defence College, where the visit to the African Islamic Republic will conclude.

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