Brahim Mokhtar Boumakhrouta (born 18 December 1953, in El Aaiun, Western Sahara) is the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Minister of Cooperation. He is a prominent member of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) diplomatic corps.[1] He has had several postings around the world, both as Polisario representative and SADR ambassador.[2] He has also held two positions in the SADR government, Secretary General of Government (cabinet position) 2001-2003 and Director of Protocol 2003-2007 of the President Mohamed Abdelaziz.

Brahim Mokhtar
ابراهيم مختار
Brahim Mojtar in Sweden (2009).
Born(1953-12-18)December 18, 1953
Alma materUniversity of Málaga, Spain
Occupation(s)Diplomat, Politician
Years active1976-present
Political partyPOLISARIO

Mokhtar grew up in El Aaiun and studied economic science at the University of Málaga, Spain. In 1976, he opened the POLISARIO office in Stockholm, Sweden.

Diplomatic postings

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Mokhtar has also carried out punctual diplomatic missions in 74 countries on behalf of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.

References

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  1. ^ Shelly, Toby (2004). Endgame in the Western Sahara. Zed Books. p. 23. ISBN 978-1-84277-340-6.
  2. ^ "A Nation Lost In The Desert". The Times. 1 February 1999. Archived from the original on 2008-07-09. Retrieved 15 June 2009.
  3. ^ Castellino, Joshua (2000). International law and self-determination. Martinus Nijhoff Publishers. p. xi. ISBN 90-411-1409-2.
  4. ^ "President of Republic appoints new government". Sahara Press Service. 2012-01-03. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2012-01-10.
  5. ^ "President of Republic makes small adjustments at government level (official)". SPS. 2012-09-22. Archived from the original on 2015-10-24. Retrieved 2012-09-25.