Madar (Nouakchott) - The second bilateral security coordination meeting of 2026 was held in Zouerate on Thursday, October 22, 2026, between the command of Mauritania's Second Military Region, representing the general staff of the armed forces, and the command of the Southern Operational Sector of Tindouf, representing the staff of the Algerian People's National Army, according to the official page of the Mauritanian National Army.
The two delegations, led by the commanders of the Second Military Region and the Southern Operational Sector of Tindouf, reviewed the security situation on the common border and ways to strengthen measures against drug trafficking, irregular migration and illegal mining.
They also reviewed security for the companies building the Tindouf-Zouerate road, stressing the need to continue efforts "with firmness and determination" to speed up the works and ensure the safety of staff of the Algerian companies building the road.
The Algerian commander conveyed greetings from General Said Chanegriha, chief of staff of the Algerian army and minister delegate to the defence minister, to the chief of the general staff of the Mauritanian armed forces.
