The Mauritanian Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ), hosted an international conference on investment support and protection in Nouakchott on October 26, 2026. The conference brought together experts and specialists from Mauritania, Germany, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. The event was opened by Minister of Justice Mohamed Ould Asweidat, in the presence of several officials, legal and judicial experts.
The conference aimed to explore ways to improve the investment environment in Africa and enhance the legal and judicial guarantees necessary to protect investments and attract investors. Minister Ould Asweidat emphasized that reforming the judicial system is a national priority to establish a state of law and promote development. He highlighted the importance of international cooperation and exchanging experiences in developing legal and regulatory frameworks that support investment.
Minister Ould Asweidat noted that general forums on justice have been an important platform for consultation between various actors in the judicial and economic sectors. He stressed the need to benefit from international experiences in modernizing the judicial system and enhancing its effectiveness. The Minister's remarks underscored the significance of the conference in promoting dialogue and cooperation on investment-related issues.
Anita Kram, State Secretary at the German Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and President of the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation, emphasized the importance of the conference in strengthening legal and institutional cooperation between Mauritania and Germany. She praised the level of coordination between the IRZ and the Mauritanian Ministry of Justice.
Kram highlighted Africa's investment opportunities, economic potential, and young human resources, noting that developing the legal and judicial environment would enhance the continent's attractiveness to investments. Her remarks reflected the shared interest of the participants in promoting a conducive investment climate in Africa.
Mohamed El-Montasser Obeidi, Head of the Africa Department at the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation, outlined the conference's two main themes: the legal frameworks supporting investment and protection, and the role of modernizing the judicial system in promoting investor confidence and attracting investments. The conference provided a platform for experts to share experiences and best practices in these areas.
On the sidelines of the conference, Minister Ould Asweidat held discussions with Anita Kram on prospects for developing cooperation between the Ministry and the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation. The talks focused on enhancing coordination and exchanging experiences in legal and judicial areas of mutual interest. The conference concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening partnerships and collaboration on investment-related issues.
Key points
- The conference aimed to improve the investment environment in Africa and enhance legal and judicial guarantees for investors.
- The event brought together experts and specialists from several countries, including Mauritania, Germany, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
- The conference focused on two main themes: legal frameworks supporting investment and protection, and the role of modernizing the judicial system in promoting investor confidence.
