AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDiplomatic Push: Mauritania’s foreign minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug is set to meet Türkiye’s Hakan Fidan in Ankara to deepen trade, investment, fisheries/agriculture/mining cooperation, and defense ties, building on the May 2025 joint economic commission. Regional Security Signals: Bahrain and Mauritania reaffirmed closer coordination in multilateral diplomacy, with Mauritania praising Bahrain’s UN Security Council stance tied to Iranian attacks and Hormuz-related freedom of navigation. Carbon Pricing Momentum: The World Bank says carbon pricing reached $107bn globally in 2025, with new systems and taxes expanding—including Mauritania—showing climate policy is moving from talk to implementation. Tech & Connectivity: Mauritania’s Chinguitel launched commercial 5G, while a new Atlantic subsea cable plan (Via Africa) aims to boost resilient Europe–West Africa digital links. Energy Trade Context: Türkiye’s March gas imports rose slightly, including LNG deliveries from Mauritania, underscoring Mauritania’s growing role in regional supply chains.
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