Vietnam deepens cooperation with Mauritania on trade, energy and digital governance

Vietnamese General Phan Văn Giang met Mauritanian Minister and Chief of Staff Moctar Lam to discuss expanding bilateral ties. Both sides highlighted the need for higher‑level diplomatic exchanges, the establishment of joint mechanisms between foreign ministries, and mutual support in multilateral forums.

The talks focused on concrete economic cooperation, especially in fisheries, offshore energy and market access, while also proposing that Mauritania serve as a bridge for Vietnam to engage with the African Union. Vietnam also offered to share its recent digital‑government reforms to help modernise Mauritania’s public administration.