Mauritania’s Foreign Minister, Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, met with Mali’s transitional president, Assimi Goïta, in Bamako on Thursday to discuss migration and diplomatic cooperation.

The visit comes shortly after a wave of deportations of Malians from Mauritania, sparking concern and calls for better migrant protections.

Talks centered on easing access to administrative documents for Malians in Mauritania and enhancing bilateral efforts to manage migration flows.

Despite recent tensions, both nations expressed their desire to mend ties and deepen cooperation.