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Mauritania praises UAE’s ‘wisdom and good judgment’ in reaching deal with Israel
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleMauritania joins several Muslim countries that have praised the UAE’s decision to normalize ties with Israel, saying it trusts Abu Dhabi’s “wisdom and good judgment,” according to the Reuters news agency.
“The UAE possesses absolute sovereignty and complete independence in conducting its relations and assessing the positions it takes in accordance with its national interest and the interests of Arabs and Muslims,” the outlet cites UAE state news agency, WAM, as reporting, citing a statement by Mauritania’s foreign ministry.
Mauritania, a member of the Arab League, had full diplomatic ties with the Jewish state until cutting them in 2009, due to Operation Cast Lead in Gaza.
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