Photo credit: X/@rashtrapatibhvn NEW DELHI: India and Mauritania on Thursday signed several Memorandums of Understanding ( MoUs ) during President Droupadi Murmu 's visit to the African nation. The MoUs were signed in the presence of President Murmu and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, and aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations. This visit marks the first visit by an Indian President to Mauritania.
President Murmu arrived in Mauritania as part of her three-nation tour, which includes visits to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi, from October 13 to 19. "President Droupadi Murmu met and held talks with President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of Mauritania at the Presidential Palace in Nouakchott. Both leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the relationship.
Four MoUs in the areas of training of diplomats, cultural exchange, visa exemption and Foreign Office consultations were signed and exchanged on the occasion," President of India's official X handle said. Among the MoUs signed is an agreement for consultations between the foreign ministries of India and Mauritania. According to an official statement, this agreement aims to enhance bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest, contributing to international peace and security.
It will facilitate the exchange of opinions and consultations between the two countries at various levels. The agreement also aims to facilitate cooperation in research on foreign policy issues, exchange of archival do.