Algeria–Mauritania_relations
Algeria–Mauritania relations
Bilateral relations
The relationship between Algeria and Mauritania is often characterized as friendly, although there were several political standoffs between the two countries in the past. such as the Western Sahara War (1975-1991). During the War, Mauritania and Morocco together invaded the Western Sahara region, while Algeria opposed them and supported the Polisario Front. Nonetheless, weaker and poorer than Algeria in every aspect, Mauritania ceded its claims and restored ties with Algeria.[1]
Algeria has an embassy in Nouakchott while Mauritania has an embassy in Algiers.