His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from His Excellency President Bassiro Diomay Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal, which focused on ways to strengthen and develop the strong bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, and discussed prospects for joint cooperation at various levels.
The message was received by His Excellency the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Engineer Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji, during his meeting today at the Ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh with the Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Biram Mbaneck Diang.
The depth of Saudi-Senegalese relations
This message comes within the framework of ongoing communication between the two leaderships and embodies the depth of the historical relations that bind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Senegal. These relations are characterized by close fraternal ties based on solid foundations of mutual respect and constructive cooperation on issues of concern to the Islamic world. Senegal is an important partner for the Kingdom in the West African region and an active member of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
Development and economic partnership
Relations between Riyadh and Dakar have witnessed remarkable development in recent years, driven by a shared desire to expand economic and investment partnerships. The Kingdom plays a prominent role in supporting development projects in Senegal through the Saudi Fund for Development, which has contributed for decades to financing numerous infrastructure, energy, water, and education projects, reflecting the Kingdom's commitment to supporting the stability and prosperity of its sisterly and friendly nations.
Strategic orientation towards the African continent
This diplomatic activity falls within the broader context of Saudi Arabia's foreign policy under Vision 2030, spearheaded by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which places particular emphasis on strengthening partnerships with African nations. This focus was clearly demonstrated during the recent Saudi-African summits hosted by the Kingdom, which laid the foundation for a new phase of strategic cooperation between the two sides.
Details of the diplomatic meeting
During the meeting between Engineer Waleed Al-Khuraiji and the Senegalese Ambassador, they reviewed the overall bilateral relations and ways to expand them to serve the interests of both brotherly nations. The two sides also discussed a number of regional and international issues of common interest, emphasizing the importance of continued diplomatic coordination and consultation between the two countries.
