Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded a successful visit to Mauritania on Sunday 3 August 2013 where he attended the inauguration ceremony of President Mahomed Ould Abdel Aziz which took place over the weekend. Deputy President Ramaphosa was representing President Jacob Zuma at the inauguration ceremony of President Abdel Aziz who was re-elected with an overwhelming majority support.

South Africa made a constructive contribution in Mauritania in support of the implementation of the democratic roadmap undertaken by the military transitional government following the coup d’état of August 2005. These efforts contributed to the restoration of constitutional order and stability in Mauritania leading to South Africa’s support for the lifting of the African Union’s (AU) suspension of the country on 10 April 2007.

In terms of economic relations, progress has been recorded between the two countries in the areas of Fisheries and Mining. In addition, the Economic Cooperation Agreement that is ready for signature will facilitate the opening of trade and investment opportunities for the two countries.

Enquiries: Ronnie Mamoepa on 082 990 4853

Issued by: The Presidency

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