Mauritania and Morocco have taken a significant step towards enhancing their bilateral cooperation in the transportation sector. On September 24, 2026, the two countries signed a framework agreement to rehabilitate and expand the national road number 4, which connects Nouakchott to Nouadhibou via point kilometer 55 (PK55). The agreement was signed in Rabat by Mauritania's Minister of Equipment and Transport, Ely Ould El Veireck, and Morocco's Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka.
The agreement aims to strengthen and rehabilitate this vital road axis, which will help to fluidify traffic and interconnect the road networks of the two countries. This, in turn, is expected to support economic and commercial exchanges between Mauritania and Morocco. The signing of the agreement reflects the strategic cooperation between the two countries and demonstrates the depth of their bilateral relations.
The rehabilitation and expansion of the Nouakchott-Nouadhibou road are of particular importance, given its role in strengthening the connection between the two cities, improving transportation services, and supporting the movement of people and goods. This project is also expected to promote economic integration and road connectivity between Mauritania and Morocco.
The ceremony was attended by several officials, including the chargé d'affaires of the Mauritanian Embassy in Rabat, the director of cooperation and programming at the Ministry of Equipment and Transport, and the director of infrastructure maintenance at the same ministry. The agreement is a significant achievement for both countries, which have been working to enhance their cooperation in various sectors.
The project is in line with the high orientations of Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani and Moroccan King Mohammed VI. The two leaders have been keen to promote cooperation between their countries, which share a long history of bilateral relations. The agreement is expected to have a positive impact on the economic and social development of both countries.
The implementation of the agreement is expected to commence soon, with the Mauritanian and Moroccan governments working together to ensure its successful completion. The project will not only improve the road infrastructure but also contribute to the overall economic growth and development of the region.
Key points
- The agreement aims to strengthen and rehabilitate the vital road axis connecting Nouakchott and Nouadhibou.
- The project is expected to promote economic integration and road connectivity between Mauritania and Morocco.
- The agreement reflects the strategic cooperation between the two countries and demonstrates the depth of their bilateral relations.
