Algeria, Mauritania Deepen Civil Protection Cooperation: Mauritanian Interior Ministry Secretary General Visits DGPC Headquarters in Algiers

✍️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada

Strategic Dialogue and Operational Insight Highlight Bilateral Commitment to Disaster Preparedness and Public Safety

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Algiers, Algeria– Friday, July 11, 2025 | In a stride towards consolidating bilateral cooperation, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Interior, Decentralization, and Local Development of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Abderrahmane Ould El Hassen, paid an official visit to the headquarters of the General Directorate of Civil Protection (DGPC) in Algiers, on Thursday.

He was accompanied by his Algerian counterpart, Mahmoud Djamaa, Secretary General of the Ministry of the Interior, Local Assemblies, and Regional Planning. The visit, a tangible expression of the growing strategic partnership between Algeria and Mauritania, was conducted within the framework of strengthening institutional ties and enhancing operational coordination in the field of civil protection and risk management.

Upon arrival, the high-level Mauritanian delegation was welcomed by Khelifa Moulay, the representative of the Director General of Civil Protection, in the presence of several senior central officials. The gathering underscored the importance of bilateral dialogue in building resilient institutions capable of responding to complex emergencies, natural disasters, and large-scale incidents.

During the visit, the Mauritanian delegation received comprehensive briefings on the organizational and operational structure of Algeria’s civil protection apparatus. They were introduced to key intervention units and specialties, which form the backbone of Algeria’s disaster response capacity.

A crucial segment of the visit included a guided tour of the National Center for Operational Coordination, where the guests closely observed the core missions of the center. Detailed explanations were provided about the digital platforms used in the daily management of civil protection operations, including crisis response strategies for special and high-risk scenarios. Emphasis was placed on the advanced security systems deployed to ensure efficiency and data integrity during interventions.

The visit culminated in a stop at the National Civil Protection Museum, where the delegation explored the historical evolution of the civil protection corps in Algeria. Exhibits highlighted the key milestones and transformations the institution has undergone over the decades, illustrating the country’s enduring commitment to civil safety and emergency preparedness.