The President of the Republic, His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye, successively received three delegations on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Palace of the Republic.
In the early afternoon, the Head of State met with Mr. Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Africa Department, who led a significant delegation. This visit is part of the ongoing exchanges between Senegal and this international financial institution. During the meeting, Mr. Selassie reaffirmed the IMF’s commitment to supporting Senegal in its economic recovery efforts. The discussions focused on ongoing structural reforms aimed at stabilizing public finances while promoting inclusive and sustainable growth.
On the same day, President Faye welcomed Mr. Abdoulaye Diop, President of the Commission of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). This meeting provided an opportunity to review the economic and financial situation, both in Senegal and across the Union as a whole. Mr. Diop praised Senegal’s initiatives regarding medium-term budget consolidation, a key challenge for ensuring regional economic stability.
Finally, the President of the Republic concluded this day of meetings by receiving a delegation from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), led by its Director General, Mr. Gerd Müller. The discussions addressed strategic sectors such as agriculture, mining, and manufacturing, which are considered critical drivers of the country’s economic development. Mr. Müller emphasized the importance of targeted investments to promote the local processing of resources, an objective aligned with the state’s priorities.
