Sénégal-UK : 30 entreprises et 6 députés britanniques à Dakar pour booster le partenariat
A parliamentary delegation of six British MPs and a mission of 30 businesses arrived in Senegal for a five-day visit, at the invitation of the National Assembly, to strengthen bilateral relations. This initiative is part of a strategic partnership between the two countries, welcomed by the British Embassy: "These visits perfectly illustrate the depth of our partnership with Senegal, based on mutual respect, our democratic values, and a shared ambition for economic development."
A busy agenda for British parliamentarians
The delegation, which will meet with key figures such as National Assembly President El Malick Ndiaye and Armed Forces Minister Birame Diop, will mark a milestone with the launch of the first Senegal-UK Friendship Group. This initiative aims to "strengthen bilateral relations, promote regular dialogue between the two institutions, and support the Senegalese diaspora in the UK," according to a press release. The agenda includes exchanges with civil society, a visit to Touba, and discussions with the chairs of key parliamentary groups and committees.
Strengthened economic dynamics
Meanwhile, the Invest in Senegal forum is attracting a British trade mission of 30 companies, exploring opportunities in infrastructure, energy, agribusiness, and technology. The UK will participate in a panel alongside Minister of Trade and Industry Serigne Gueye Diop, highlighting “Senegal’s industrial strategy, which the UK has supported through our Manufacturing Africa program.” Since the inauguration of the British Chamber of Commerce in Senegal in June, more than 50 companies have been active there, with investments exceeding $5 billion (approximately £3.7 billion) in energy, infrastructure—including the port of Ndayane and the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)—agriculture, telecoms, and mining. Bilateral trade has tripled since 2020, reaching nearly 650 billion FCFA.
A multidimensional strategic partnership
This strengthening is based on a modern partnership, aligned with Senegal's Vision 2050. Economically, the United Kingdom is "a major bilateral investor, the leading in the energy sector," the Embassy emphasizes. In terms of security, a cooperation treaty signed in December 2023 with the Senegalese armed forces aims to combat "violent extremism, organized crime, and drug trafficking." In sustainable development, the United Kingdom supports health, education, the energy transition (JETP), artificial intelligence, marine biodiversity, and women's rights, through the British Council and the Chevening program, which offers scholarships to Senegalese students.
Confidence reaffirmed
This visit comes in a context of mutual trust, despite Senegal's recent economic challenges, including hidden debt. The Embassy emphasizes: "The United Kingdom's strong participation in the Invest in Senegal forum demonstrates our commitment to supporting sustainable investment and deepening our economic partnership for our two countries." These diplomatic and commercial efforts underscore a shared desire for growth, stability, and sustainable development.
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