Spain and Mauritania strengthen economic ties at a high-level business forum

 

Montalvo participated in the Mauritania-Spain Business Forum, a key event within the framework of the First High-Level Meeting between the two nations, which was closed by the presidents of their respective countries. In his remarks, Montalvo emphasized the importance of forging lasting economic alliances in the current global landscape. "In the current complex and uncertain international scenario, strengthening long-term alliances is essential, also in the economic sphere," he stated.

 

The director of the Chamber of Spain identified priority sectors for investment and cooperation, including the agribusiness, fishing, mining, energy, water and environment, services, logistics and tourism, highlighting opportunities for mutual growth in these areas.

 

During the forum, Luis Padron, president of the Chamber of Gran Canaria, presented the Ibero-African Association of Chambers of Commerce (AFRICO), a new initiative designed to strengthen collaboration between Europe and Africa.

 

Prior to the forum, a meeting of the Spain-Mauritania bilateral committee, inaugurated by the Mauritanian Minister of Economy and Finance, Ahmed Ould BouhRegarding this meeting, Montalvo expressed his conviction that "it must be the starting point for a new era in which trade and investment between the two countries gain depth, diversify across sectors, and incorporate a greater number of companies, especially SMEs." This commitment underscores the vision of a more robust and diversified economic relationship that benefits a broad spectrum of business stakeholders.