Deputy Secretary of State Negroponte Attends Inauguration

“The United States is proud to have been able to support the democratic transition in Mauritania. We now hope to work with the new Mauritanian Government to expand bilateral cooperation.”

I'll begin with a brief statement and then I'll be more than pleased to take your questions. First of all, let me say how delighted I and the rest of the delegation are to be here in Nouakchott to attend the inauguration of President Abdallahi...(more)

Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte made a two-day visit to Mauritania from April 18 – 19, 2007.  He was accompanied by Jendayi E. Frazer, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, General William E. Ward, Deputy Commander, U.S. European Command, and Bobby J. Pittman, Jr., Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for...(more)

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