As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, the desire for other opportunities often leads individuals to seek new horizons. In this context, we have recently been hearing more and more about Mauritanians taking a dangerous and often uncertain journey to “jump the wall” into the United States. In some cases, we hear stories of the difficulties ... Read More»
Ambassador Kierscht’s Independence Day Remarks
Dear Ministers, and members of the government delegation, Fellow members of the diplomatic corps, Friends from the business community, civil society and the government, Alumni, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, honored guests. Good evening. I am honored to welcome you, on behalf of President Joe Biden and our entire Embassy community, to this ... Read More»
Under Secretary Zeya’s Prepared Statement for the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting
March 16, 2023 Nouakchott, Mauritania As-Salaam-Alaikum. Thank you, Foreign Minister Merzoug and Secretary-General Taha, for hosting everyone here in Nouakchott with such warm and gracious hospitality. This is the second OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting that I have attended on behalf of the United States. Since then, the United States and OIC held our ... Read More»
Ambassador Kierscht signs a $28.5 million McGovern-Dole Program
Mr. Minister of Economic Affairs and Promotion of Productive Sectors, Mr. Minister of National Education and Reform of the Education System, Madam Vice President of Counterpart International, Members of the media, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to be with you today as we strengthen our cooperation and our strong partnership. Today, we are setting ... Read More»