Mauritania and Côte d’Ivoire have signed a cooperation protocol aimed at strengthening collaboration in the livestock sector. The agreement was signed on Wednesday in Nouakchott by Mauritania’s Minister of Livestock, Sid’Ahmed Ould Mohamed, and Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Animal and Fisheries Resources, Sidi Tiemoko Touré.
The protocol seeks to enhance bilateral cooperation in livestock development, including the organization and expansion of Mauritanian livestock exports to the Ivorian market. The initiative is expected to help meet increasing demand in Côte d’Ivoire, particularly during the Eid al-Adha season.
The agreement also focuses on coordinating efforts in animal health, harmonizing veterinary procedures and certification systems, and regulating financing and transportation arrangements linked to livestock trade.
In addition, both countries agreed to promote investment in meat processing and the development of animal-based products to strengthen the value chain in the sector.
Officials said the deal reflects the shared commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation and support regional economic integration.