Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghzouani departed Nouakchott on Friday to attend the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. He was invited by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The games are part of the Olympic program and feature young athletes from around the world. El Ghzouani's visit comes after he opened the first session of the Mauritanian Diaspora Forum in Nouakchott.
El Ghzouani is accompanied by a delegation that includes First Lady Dr. Mariem Fadel, Minister and Director of the President's Office Ahmed Nani Ould Achrouk, and Minister of Youth Empowerment, Employment, Sports, and Civil Service Mohamed Abdallah Ould Oulli. The delegation also includes Mauritania's ambassador to Dakar, Mohamed Abdallah Ould Osman, and Presidential Advisor Sheikh Ould Bedde.
The Youth Olympic Games are being held in Dakar from October 31 to November 14. The games feature over 4,000 young athletes competing in various sports. Mauritania is participating in the games with three athletes competing in judo and the 100m sprint. The games are being held under the theme "Africa Welcomes, Dakar Celebrates."
The summit on "Sport for Development" is being held on the sidelines of the games. The summit aims to promote the role of sports in promoting development and peace. El Ghzouani's attendance at the summit and the games is seen as an opportunity for Mauritania to engage with other countries on issues related to sports and development.
The Youth Olympic Games are the first Olympic event to be held in Africa. The games are being held at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio, which has a capacity of 55,000 spectators. The games are expected to promote unity and solidarity among young athletes from around the world.
El Ghzouani's visit to Dakar is also seen as an opportunity for Mauritania to strengthen its relations with Senegal. The two countries have a long-standing relationship based on cooperation in various fields. The visit is expected to promote further cooperation between the two countries.
The Mauritanian presidency has not announced the duration of El Ghzouani's visit or the program of bilateral meetings he will attend. However, it is expected that he will meet with President Faye and other Senegalese officials to discuss issues of mutual interest.
Key points
- Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghzouani attends the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, at the invitation of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
- The games feature over 4,000 young athletes competing in various sports, including three athletes from Mauritania.
- The summit on "Sport for Development" aims to promote the role of sports in promoting development and peace.
