友谊港航拍。 中国路桥供图 友谊港港务局局长技术顾问费萨尔在港口巡视。 本报记者 管克江摄 上世纪70年代，独立不久的毛里塔尼亚渴望在首都努瓦克肖特拥有一座深水港，但在向多方求助时屡屡 碰壁。1971年，中国政府决定援建这座意义非凡的港口。经过前期大量准备工作，友谊港于1979年正式 兴建，1986年落成，承担了毛里塔尼亚全国90%以上的货物进出口。这一工程被毛里塔尼亚人民称 为"国家经济独立的象征"。 随着经济社会不断发展，友谊港改扩建变得日益紧迫。中国路桥工程有限责任公司（以下简称"中国路 桥"）于2014年新建4、5号泊位，使港口吞吐能力从原先的每年90万吨提高到每年600万吨。新泊位投入 使用后，更加适应国际航运发展趋势和需求，可停靠更大吨位的船舶，装卸效率大幅提高。 友谊立交桥航拍。 中国路桥供图 今年是中国同毛里塔尼亚建交60周年。60年来，中毛两国始终相互尊重、平等相待，树立了发展中国家 守望相助、互利共赢的典范。2024年，中毛关系提升为战略伙伴关系，开启了两国关系新篇章。近日， 记者实地探访中毛两国携手打造的多个"友谊工程"，这些项目实实在在造福当地民众，促进经济社会发 展，成为中毛友好的见 ...

今年是中国同毛里塔尼亚建交60周年。60年来，中毛两国始终相互尊重、平等相待，树立了发展中国家 守望相助、互利共赢的典范。2024年，中毛关系提升为战略伙伴关系，开启了两国关系新篇章。近日， 记者实地探访中毛两国携手打造的多个"友谊工程"，这些项目实实在在造福当地民众，促进经济社会发 展，成为中毛友好的见证。 友谊港—— 跟随费萨尔的指引，记者看到，友谊港一期工程北侧，经年累月的海沙在拦沙堤守护下堆积，已经形成 几平方公里的一块陆地，这部分新增土地被用作堆场。二期工程南侧，4、5号泊位之外，中国工程师修 建的丁坝，保护了其与4、5号泊位之间的1.2公里海岸线不被波浪淘刷，为未来港口向南发展创造了有 利条件。 友谊港目前由毛里塔尼亚方面自主运营，创造了超过3000个就业岗位。码头装卸工塔拉卡·巴米说："我 很自豪能在友谊港工作。从生活日用品到工业原材料，各类货物源源不断地从这里运往全国各地和周边 国家。这里是毛里塔尼亚通向世界的大门。" 友谊港港务局局长马哈姆表示，友谊港是中国援助毛里塔尼亚建设的标志性工程，在助力毛方实现经济 独立、促进贸易发展、保障民生等方面发挥不可替代作用，"感谢中方长期以来的无私援助"。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the deepening cooperation between China and Mauritania, symbolized by various "Friendship" projects that enhance economic and social ties between the two nations [2][5]. Group 1: Infrastructure Development - The Friendship Port, constructed by a Chinese company, is referred to as the "economic lifeline" of Mauritania, significantly improving the country's trade capabilities with a projected annual throughput of 6.12 million tons and container handling capacity of 230,000 TEUs by 2024, accounting for about 80% of the nation's foreign trade [2][3]. - The recently completed China-Mauritania Friendship Overpass alleviates traffic pressure in the capital, Nouakchott, and has become a popular landmark, enhancing local employment through skills training for Mauritanian workers [3][5]. Group 2: Healthcare Collaboration - The Friendship Hospital, established in 2010 with Chinese aid, serves as the largest public comprehensive hospital in the capital, benefiting nearly 60% of the local low-income population through ongoing support in equipment, medicine, and technology from China [4]. - Since 1968, China has dispatched 35 medical teams to Mauritania, providing continuous healthcare services, including a specialized Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic that has gained popularity among local patients [4]. Group 3: Political and Social Relations - The series of "Friendship" projects reflects the deep political trust and friendly relations between China and Mauritania, with expectations for more such initiatives to further strengthen bilateral ties [5].

Group 1 - The year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Mauritania, highlighting significant cooperation in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and trade, serving as a model for Sino-African relations [1] - Key infrastructure projects such as the Friendship Port and Friendship Hospital have greatly improved living conditions in Mauritania and reshaped urban landscapes, symbolizing the deep friendship between the two nations [1] - Mauritania's National Assembly has enacted several laws since 2019 to create a favorable environment for cooperation with China, aiming to align Mauritania's growth strategy with China's Belt and Road Initiative [1] Group 2 - China is Mauritania's largest trading partner and a major supporter in infrastructure development, with projects like the Friendship Port being vital to the country's economy [2] - In July 2023, both countries signed a cooperation plan under the Belt and Road Initiative, which is expected to deepen strategic cooperation and lay a solid foundation for future development [2] - There is significant potential for collaboration in emerging fields such as quality education, youth employment, and digital connectivity within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative [2]