Madar (Nouakchott) - Mauritania has taken over the rotating presidency of the Arab Group at the United Nations in New York for November 2026, the Mauritanian News Agency reported on Wednesday, November 4.
Mauritania's permanent representative to the UN, Ambassador Cheikhna Nenni Moulaye Zeine, chaired the meeting of Arab ambassadors, saying Mauritania would work during its presidency to "serve Arab causes and make the Arab voice heard in all forums within the United Nations" and to advance joint Arab action, calling for coordinated positions and a unified vision.
The meeting heard a briefing from Mauritania's candidate for membership and chairmanship of the UN International Civil Service Commission, Ambassador Sidi Ould Mohamed Lagdhaf.
It also heard from Egypt's candidate for the UN Joint Inspection Unit, Ambassador Omar Ahmed Ramadan, and Jordan's candidate for a judgeship at the International Court of Justice, Judge Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud, along with other items on the agenda.
