On Thursday, October 7, 2023, a signing ceremony took place between the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Abdessalam Ould Mohamed Saleh and the director of the USAID office in Nouakchott. This is the signing of an amendment to the assistance agreement signed between the two countries in 2016.

The amendment to the assistance agreement that has been signed between the two countries concerns an amount of twelve million one hundred fifty-nine thousand six hundred eighty two US dollars, equivalent to about four centers and sixty-two million from MRU. This is funding that will create diversified and increased economic opportunities for young people, strengthen their civic engagement and leadership skills, strengthen the health system and promote better access to quality family planning services, and develop the livestock and agriculture sectors