The President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, welcomed his Mauritanian counterpart, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, for a 24-hour working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and addressing pressing regional issues.
The meeting at the Ivorian presidential palace focused on deepening cooperation between the two nations while tackling the security and stability challenges facing West Africa. Discussions also explored ways to enhance economic and diplomatic collaboration between Abidjan and Nouakchott.
Strengthening bonds and shared vision
At the conclusion of the talks, Ouattara expressed satisfaction with the productive dialogue, describing Ghazouani as a “friend and brother.” He highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts to address regional instability:
“We held an excellent discussion on the situation in our respective countries, cooperation opportunities, and particularly the challenges facing the subregion. We are fully aligned on decisions and perspectives, and we will work closely to move forward together.”
The Ivorian leader emphasized that this alignment serves as a foundation for deeper cooperation between Côte d’Ivoire and Mauritania on shared priorities.
Mauritanian president underscores bilateral trust
Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani echoed the sentiment, underscoring the solid relationship between the two nations. He stressed the pillars of their partnership:
- Friendship and fraternity
- Mutual trust
- Alignment on critical regional matters
The visit, though brief, reflects the growing importance of West African nations uniting to confront security threats and economic hurdles.
