(250722) -- NOUAKCHOTT, July 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani speaks during an interview with Xinhua and other major Chinese media outlets at the Mauritanian Presidency in Nouakchott, Mauritania, on July 17, 2025. Ghazouani said he takes profound pride in the strong and enduring friendship between Mauritania and China and looks forward to broader and deeper bilateral cooperation.TO GO WITH "Interview: Mauritanian president lauds strong ties with China, eyes closer cooperation" (Xinhua/Han Xu)
