Morocco, Mauritania Forge Stronger Ties in Energy and Sustainable Development

Morocco views energy transition and sustainable development as strategic choices within its development model, according to Hamid Chabar, the Moroccan ambassador to Mauritania. Speaking at the African Forum on Electricity and Renewable Energies in Nouakchott, Chabar highlighted Morocco's ambitious energy policy, which diversifies its energy mix and develops major solar and wind power projects.

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energy transition and sustainable development strategic choices within its development model over the past two decades

Renewable energies now constitute 46% of Morocco's national energy mix, with the country aiming to exceed 52% of its total installed electricity capacity. Chabar emphasized that successful energy transition hinges on regional cooperation, knowledge sharing, technology transfer, and investment. He noted that Morocco-Mauritania relations exemplify a partnership built on mutual trust and economic interest.

Bilateral trade between Morocco and Mauritania reached a historic level in 2025, with Moroccan investments contributing to key sectors in Mauritania, including telecommunications, banking, and fisheries. The energy sector is particularly significant, with progress made on an electricity interconnection project between the two countries following a memorandum of understanding signed in January 2025.

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The success of the energy transition is conditional on strengthening regional cooperation, sharing expertise, technology transfer, human resource training, encouraging productive investment, and establishing partnerships capable of creating added value and achieving common development.

Morocco brings recognized expertise in energy planning, infrastructure development, and renewable energy, while Mauritania possesses promising potential in solar, wind, and green hydrogen, along with a strategic geographic location. This complementarity opens avenues for joint projects to enhance energy security and economic competitiveness in both nations.

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Moroccan-Mauritanian relations constitute a distinguished model of partnership based on mutual trust, respect, and the integration of economic interests.