Welcome to the Homepage of Mauritanian Embassy

I have the honor to propose this homepage to the public; it contains some brief notions about dominant historical, political and socio-economic aspects of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. Rich in culture and ancestral tradition, Mauritania is strongly devoted to progress and modernism.

Today Mauritania is listed among the top10 countries that have known the best economic progress in terms of economy liberalization. This has led to a considerable result (+11.7% of GDP growth in 2006) that has won the approval of our partners of developments.
Geographically located in a strategically position (crossroad between North Africa and Sub-saharan Africa), Mauritania contains an investment potential in real expansion.

Adding to its huge mineral resources (gold, iron ore, copper, diamond and so on…), its Fisheries resources (+750km of coast, one  of the richest in sea food products world wide) and its important farming capacities, Mauritania started exporting its first barrels of oil in February 2006, This new born sector will create immense perspectives that will boost the economy.

The country has immense untouched possibilities for investment in the sector of tourism, with its four (4) ancient historic cities (classified by UNESCO as world heritage), its natural and unique sites (Arguin park, National Diawling Park), its untouched beaches and its far stretched desert.
The atmosphere of peace and security in Mauritania added to government determination to move forwards for good governance and transparency added to a deep rooted political stability have reinforced the trust of financing community and investors.

Japan as a country that has established diplomatic relations with Mauritania since its independence in 1960, is today the country’s first provider of ODA and its main commercial partner likewise in sea food products.

I hope that the visit of this site, will allow the Japanese public to find better more information about Mauritania. This will for sure help to reinforce the excellent friendly relations and cooperation that exist between our two countries.

Welcome to Mauritania.

 Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Jaafar
Ambassador Extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Mauritania to Japan