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First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The British Embassy in Nouakchott maintains and develops relations between the UK and Mauritania.
Mr Guy Harrison has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in succession to Mr Colin Wells.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Mr Samuel Thomas has been appointed Her Majesty’s first ever resident Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
An overview of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) development activity with Mauritania.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The British Embassy Nouakchott announces a call for project proposals under the FCO’s COVID-19 Enabling Fund.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Delivered at Mauritania's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Information on legal and detention systems, in Mauritania, for British nationals abroad.
The UK is to support the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, the world's largest free trade area initiative.
Mr Simon Boyden has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
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