Nouakchott, July 30, 2019, SPA -- President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania awarded Saudi Ambassador to Mauritania Hazza bin Zaben Al-Mutairi the Order of Merit (Commander Grade), during the president's reception of the Ambassador in Nouakchott yesterday. During the meeting, they reviewed distinguished bilateral relations and cooperation under the patronage of the leaders of the two countries. Ambassador Al-Mutairi said in a press statement after the reception that he was honored to be awarded the medal, stressing that the relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania have witnessed a great development in recent years in all fields, as there is a will on both sides to continue developing and strengthening these relations. --SPA 13:25 LOCAL TIME 10:25 GMT 0009 www.spa.gov.sa/w1146730