Mauritania's ruling coalition, supporting President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, has postponed the appointment of its representatives to the national dialogue committee. The coalition, led by the ruling party, met on Friday to discuss preparations for the national dialogue and arrangements for its participation. The meeting aimed to finalize the coalition's representation in the dialogue committees and workshops.
The coalition discussed the nomination of its representatives to the national dialogue committee, with party leaders and their representatives reviewing proposals to ensure the coalition's representation. The meeting decided to give more time to determine the coalition's representatives. The coalition also examined procedures and criteria for selecting civil society representatives and independent national figures to participate in the dialogue.
The coalition's meeting comes amid preparations for a national dialogue aimed at addressing various issues in Mauritania. The ruling party, in a statement, said the coalition welcomed the joining of two new parties, the Party for National Reconciliation and Development and the Loyalists of Mauritania, to the coalition supporting President El Ghazouani.
The national dialogue is expected to bring together various stakeholders to discuss key issues affecting the country. The coalition's decision to postpone the appointment of its representatives suggests a desire to ensure adequate representation and inclusivity in the dialogue process.
A technical committee has been tasked with studying the matter and providing proposals for the selection of civil society representatives and independent national figures. The committee will work to ensure that selected representatives reflect diversity, competence, and independence.
The Mauritanian government has not announced a date for the national dialogue, but preparations are underway. The ruling coalition's move to engage various stakeholders in the dialogue process is seen as an effort to promote national reconciliation and address pressing issues.
The postponement of the appointment of representatives to the national dialogue committee is not expected to delay the dialogue process. Key stakeholders, including civil society organizations and independent figures, will participate in the dialogue to discuss ways to address challenges facing the country.
Key points
- The ruling coalition in Mauritania has postponed the appointment of its representatives to the national dialogue committee to ensure adequate representation and inclusivity.
- The national dialogue aims to bring together various stakeholders to discuss key issues affecting Mauritania.
- A technical committee has been tasked with selecting civil society representatives and independent national figures to participate in the dialogue.
