Madar (Nouakchott) - Mauritania's minister of economic affairs and development opened an investment forum at the Mauritanian embassy in Madrid on Friday, October 30, 2026, organised with the Spanish exporters and investors club, the Mauritanian News Agency reported.
The forum discussed prospects for investment and trade cooperation between the two countries and the opportunities Mauritania offers across productive sectors.
The minister highlighted incentives for foreign capital and reforms to the legal framework and investment code aimed at improving the business climate.
Officials and representatives of Spanish companies praised Mauritania's investment climate and expressed interest in expanding their presence, with club president Antonio Bonet and Mauritania's ambassador to Spain attending.
The forum is part of the minister's visit to Madrid, during which he met the head of Spain's chamber of commerce.
