Riyadh, Feb. 21, 2022, SPA -- The CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad received here today a Mauritanian delegation, headed by the Minister of Trade, Handicrafts and Tourism Al-Naha bint Hamdi Ould Meknes. During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues of common interest as well as development projects submitted by the Kingdom through SFD, and the challenges facing the progress of development projects in Mauritania. The Mauritanian minister expressed her gratitude for the Kingdom's permanent support for development projects in Mauritania, appreciating the efforts of SFD in financing development projects and programs over decades, as these projects financed by the Fund have a positive impact on growth and social and economic prosperity in various sectors. --SPA 21:54 LOCAL TIME 18:54 GMT 0026 www.spa.gov.sa/w1694567