Dakar and Nouakchott sign a new cooperation agreement on fisheries

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Senegalese President Macky Sall left Nouakchott on Tuesday evening after a 48-hour visit largely dominated by economic issues, with the signing of six cooperation agreements in the fields of transport, mines, energy , transhumance but especially in the area of ​​fishing.

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Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and his Senegalese counterpart Macky Sall have reviewed the framework for their cooperation in fisheries. The Senegalese head of state welcomed the gesture of his Mauritanian counterpart who canceled the fines imposed on these fishermen for violations of the fisheries fishing agreements, as well as the opening of a new page between the two countries in this sector. vital.

" I think that after this visit, we can be proud to speak to our fellow fishermen, even if I strongly condemned their action, because questions are not resolved by violence. We are opening a new page in the management of fisheries agreements between the two countries, ”said Macky Sall.

For President Ghazouani, the measures taken for Senegalese fishermen reflect Mauritania's attachment to the centuries-old ties that unite the two peoples. A feeling shared by Macky Sall who points to the help given to Mauritanian breeders during the Tabaski.

We are friends because the two countries are an ancient story. We fishermen have their request to speak with the Mauritanian government so that licenses can be increased.

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“ We did the same for the transhumance of the cattle. We have also extended the time it takes for Mauritanian breeders who bring their cattle during Tabaski and they will have at least 45 days after the party and 45 days before so as to work in order to work more quietly, "explained the president. Senegalese.

The two heads of state also reiterated their determination in the fight against terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel.

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