Spain Supports Mauritania in Securing Borders Amid Rising Migration

The Spanish‌ Defense Minister, Margarita Robles, has reaffirmed Spain’s commitment to​ supporting Mauritania in its efforts to control and secure‍ its borders.

During a two-day ‍visit to Mauritania, Minister Robles met with her ⁢counterpart, Hanen ⁢Ould‍ Sidi, at the Ministry of Defense in Nouakchott ​to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation between the two defense ministries.

The ​security situation ⁤in the Sahel region was‌ a ​key topic of discussion, with Minister Ould Sidi highlighting the⁣ deteriorating security, social,⁢ and economic conditions in the region. He‌ warned that this situation poses a threat to global, regional, and continental security and peace.

The influx of refugees⁢ to Mauritania has ⁣reached a critical threshold, with the country facing intensified pressure from illegal immigrants seeking ⁣to cross ‌into ‍Spain. This situation has significant‍ economic, social,‌ and security ⁤implications for the host regions.

Mauritania is seeking to strengthen its cooperation with Spain and Europe to address the challenges of safe, orderly, and regular migration.⁢ The two countries have enjoyed a significant development in⁢ their relations in recent times, with numerous visits⁣ and ‍agreements.

Mauritania: A‍ Key ⁣Departure Point for Migrants to the Canary Islands

According to Spanish media reports, Mauritania has become the primary departure point for wooden boats arriving in the Canary Islands, with a likely increase in ⁣migration flows after the summer months.

The ⁢West African country‍ is facing⁢ immense migration pressure, having received over 150,000 displaced people, according to European Union figures. There⁣ is no indication that the flow of migrants to Mauritania has slowed down.

In Spain, ⁤the number of migrants arriving by land and sea has increased by 66.2% from the beginning​ of the year to ‌mid-August, from 18,745 to 31,155, according to‍ the Ministry of the Interior.