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Egypt, Mauritania Discuss Cooperation in Fighting Terrorism

Sisi receives Mauritania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug in Cairo. (Egyptian Presidency)
Sisi receives Mauritania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug in Cairo. (Egyptian Presidency)
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Egypt, Mauritania Discuss Cooperation in Fighting Terrorism

Sisi receives Mauritania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug in Cairo. (Egyptian Presidency)
Sisi receives Mauritania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug in Cairo. (Egyptian Presidency)

Egyptian and Mauritanian officials expressed on Tuesday keenness on cooperation in “fighting terrorism”.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received in Cairo Mauritania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and the Chargé d'Affaires of the Mauritanian Embassy in Cairo attended the meeting.

Spokesman for the Presidency, Ahmad Fahmy said the Mauritanian FM handed Sisi a letter from Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, who expressed his country’s appreciation for Egypt’s leadership and people and for its leading role on the Arab and African levels.

He underscored the commitment to fostering closer bilateral relations across various fields, and to benefiting from the remarkable developmental experience in Egypt in recent years.

For his part, Sisi said Egypt looks forward to activating frameworks of joint cooperation at various levels, particularly in developmental sectors, where Egyptian companies have gained great expertise in recent years.

Moreover, Sisi stressed Egypt’s keenness on providing assistance in the development and building of capacities and cadres in Mauritania in all areas.

During the meeting, there was an exchange of views on several Arab and regional issues as the two countries seek to boost joint Arab action.

During a meeting between the foreign ministers at the Egyptian Foreign Ministry headquarters, Shoukry stressed the need to maintain cooperation between their countries in combating terrorism.

Shoukry stressed Egypt's openness to secure technical support for Mauritania in various vital sectors, including industry, health, and education. He referred to the scholarships offered to Mauritanian students to study at Egyptian universities and Al Azhar.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid said Shoukry highlighted the continued development in Egyptian-Mauritanian ties.

The ministers discussed regional issues of mutual concern, mainly the crises of Sudan, Libya, and Syria, agreeing on working closely to push forward cooperation.

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Baghdad Urges Washington to Prevent ‘Imminent’ Israeli Strikes

Sudani visiting a market in Baghdad on Thursday (Government media)
Sudani visiting a market in Baghdad on Thursday (Government media)
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Baghdad Urges Washington to Prevent ‘Imminent’ Israeli Strikes

Sudani visiting a market in Baghdad on Thursday (Government media)
Sudani visiting a market in Baghdad on Thursday (Government media)

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani on Thursday called on major powers to “exert greater efforts to end the war in Palestine and Lebanon.” Meanwhile, an Iraqi government official urged the United States to “prevent any attacks on the country,” referring to potential Israeli strikes.
During a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Al-Sudani stressed the importance of ensuring the conflict does not escalate “to a level that threatens regional and global stability.”
The Iraqi prime minister’s appeal comes amid reports suggesting that Israel may launch strikes on Iraq in retaliation for attacks by Iraqi armed factions targeting Israeli positions.
The Iraqi government is striving to assert its exclusive authority over weapons and war-related decisions. However, armed factions affiliated with the Axis of Resistance openly claim responsibility for near-daily rocket attacks on Israel. This has provided Israel with a justification for potentially targeting Iraqi territory, especially after it filed a complaint with the UN Security Council against six Iraqi factions and held Baghdad responsible for the attacks.
These factions have also openly declared their involvement in the ongoing conflict with Israel in Lebanon and Gaza. The Iraqi government has been unable to take decisive action to halt the activities of these factions, which many believe could soon expose Iraq to an Israeli strike.
According to media reports, Washington has warned Baghdad that Israeli airstrikes on Iraq are “imminent” unless the Iraqi government curtails attacks by Iranian-backed factions on Israel. The Times of Israel cited sources indicating that the United States has “exhausted all means of pressure on Israel” and urged Iraq to act swiftly to prevent such attacks.
Despite repeated assurances from the Iraqi government—including its recent adoption of 12 measures by the National Security Council to counter Israeli threats and complaints—the situation remains tense. These measures include monitoring Iraq’s western borders, preventing factions from launching attacks, and maintaining Iraq’s neutrality in the ongoing conflict.
On Wednesday, Abu Hussein Al-Hamidawi, Secretary-General of Kata’ib Hezbollah, made a striking statement on the role of resistance factions in the war and their commitment to the Unity of Fronts doctrine frequently mentioned by Axis of Resistance groups.
In an interview published by the faction’s media arm, Al-Hamidawi said: “The continuity of the Unity of Fronts concept depends on what the Lebanese Hezbollah decides.”
Al-Hamidawi also emphasized that resistance factions are constantly coordinating internally and with external partners such as Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Palestinian resistance leaders.
“We aim to ensure that the Palestinian people are not left alone and that the Unity of Fronts remains intact,” he stated.
Fadi Al-Shammari, a political advisor to Sudani, reiterated that Israel’s threats “are not new,” citing the recent complaint filed by Israel with the UN Security Council as part of its pattern of issuing threats.
In media statements, Al-Shammari reaffirmed the Iraqi government’s long-standing position: “The decision of war and peace lies solely with the Iraqi government.”
He noted that the factions’ attacks are being launched from areas outside Iraq’s borders, specifically from Syria. However, he stressed that the Iraqi government is working through its security and military agencies to prevent Iraq from becoming a battlefield for external or internal parties.
Al-Shammari also called on the United States to fulfill its responsibilities under the Strategic Framework Agreement and security pact with Iraq, emphasizing the need to deter and respond to any external attacks that threaten Iraq’s internal security.