Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye held discussions with Qatari Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, on Monday, April 28th, focusing on strengthening the multifaceted collaboration between Senegal and Qatar.
The meeting, held in Dakar, served as a follow-up to existing commitments between the two nations aimed at bolstering their bilateral relations across various strategic areas.
During the discussions, the Qatari Secretary of State conveyed warm greetings from Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, who expressed his well wishes for the health and happiness of President Faye, as well as for the continued prosperity and development of the Senegalese government and people. In response, President Faye reciprocated these sentiments by instructing the Qatari minister to convey his own greetings and similar wishes to the Emir, underscoring the strong and cordial ties that exist between the two states.
The core of the discussions centered on priority sectors for enhanced cooperation, with a particular emphasis placed on the economy, energy, and education. Both Senegal and Qatar reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to supporting and further strengthening their partnerships within these vital sectors. The aim is to foster sustainable growth and comprehensive development for their respective economies. While specific details of other topics discussed were not disclosed, the meeting conveyed a clear mutual desire to deepen bilateral ties across a broader range of issues of common interest.
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