Mauritania is looking to Morocco as an economic and security ally in a region plagued by instability and closed-borders. After a political and diplomatic rapprochement that ended years of aloofness sowed by the previous Mauritanian administration, Morocco and Mauritania now look forward to fostering security cooperation. The border crossing of Guerguarat, a key lifeline for Mauritanian supply, has been hindered by the Polisario militias on multiple occasions. The visit by the Mauritanian delegation to Morocco also comes after Mauritania banned trading in embezzled food-stuff that was supposed to reach the population held against their will in Tindouf. The Mauritanian security delegation also sought exchange of expertise with Morocco’s security and intelligence agencies on countering-terrorism, le360.ma reported.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 03, 2020 12:22 UTC