Mauritania will take centre stage at the 2025 Africa-Singapore Business Forum, with a Mauritanian Business Day scheduled as part of the event, which will be held from 26 to 28 August at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel in Singapore. Mauritanian Minister of Mines and Industry Tidjani Thiam will deliver an opening address, highlighting Mauritania's vast potential in the mining, industry and energy sectors to a global audience of investors and economic leaders.
Organised in partnership with Meen & Meen and Enterprise Singapore, Mauritania Business Day aims to promote the country's strategic assets and attract Asian investors to its rich natural resources and rapidly expanding industrial sector. Singapore, a dynamic hub for trade and finance in Southeast Asia, offers an ideal platform for Mauritania to forge links with international players, leveraging the city-state's robust economic ecosystem and world-class infrastructure.
Hassana Mbeirick, president of Meen & Meen and a recognised expert in the energy sector, praised Minister Thiam's leadership: "The minister has breathed new life into Mauritania's industrial development, driven by an ambitious and structured vision. " Mbeirick also commended Thiam's efforts to strengthen Mauritania's presence on the international stage through the diversification of strategic partnerships with countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, China and, now, Singapore.
Under the theme "Mauritania: A Promising Land for Investment and Business Opportunities," Mauritania Business Day will be chaired by Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong. This special session is expected to be one of the highlights of the forum, which focuses on strengthening collaboration and promoting sustainable growth between African and Asian economies.
Mauritania's official participation in this strategic event demonstrates its strong commitment to exploring new markets and promoting its abundant natural resources to international investors. This occasion represents a crucial opportunity to strengthen economic ties and position Mauritania as a key player on the global investment scene.