Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

By Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.

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The Secretary-General stressed the urgency of resolving the question of Western Sahara and thanked Mauritania for its continued support to the mediation process. He also commended Mauritania's efforts to promote an inclusive political dialogue in Niger.