In a quiet yet profoundly meaningful gesture, the Mauritanian president has reached out to his Egyptian counterpart with a handwritten message—a personal touch that speaks volumes about the strength of diplomatic ties between the two nations. Delivered to Cairo on Tuesday, November 5th, by the Secretary-General of the Mauritanian Presidency, Moulay Mohamed al-Aghzaf, the letter carries a weight far beyond its ink and paper.
Al-Aghzaf, representing President Mohamed Weld El Sheikh al-Ghazwany at the World Urban Forum (WUF 12) in Abu Dhabi, arrived bearing not just the message, but a renewed commitment to strengthen the bond between Egypt and Mauritania. The handwritten note, an unusual but deeply symbolic act, was received by Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdel Aty, who expressed gratitude for the gesture and emphasized Egypt’s keen interest in deepening bilateral relations.
For Minister Abdel Aty, the timing couldn’t have been better. The moment was seized to discuss the future of Egyptian-Mauritanian relations, with a focus on economic collaboration. Both sides are eager to advance ties in critical sectors such as energy, agriculture, fisheries, and mining. Notably, Egypt is looking to offer its expertise in infrastructure development, proposing that Egyptian companies take the lead on upcoming projects in Mauritania.
But the handwritten letter was not just about business. It also signaled a broader aspiration to build a lasting, multifaceted partnership between the two nations. Minister Abdel Aty expressed Egypt’s hope to hold the second session of the Egyptian-Mauritanian Committee in Nouakchott soon, cementing their ongoing diplomatic and economic discussions.
This exchange of messages—both written and spoken—marks a new chapter in Egyptian-Mauritanian relations, one that promises to be characterized by trust, mutual respect, and a shared vision for prosperity in the years to come.
