Senegalese President Faye meets Egyptian President el-Sisi

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in New Alamein during the eighth mid-year coordination meeting of the African Union and the summit of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD).

President Faye emphasized the need to mobilize continental resources to fund development projects and address challenges such as poverty and youth unemployment. He expressed a desire to strengthen bilateral ties between Senegal and Egypt, particularly in economic and cultural cooperation, and noted Senegal's new role as the chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

During the discussions, President el-Sisi expressed Egypt's readiness to support Senegal's 'Five-Year Plan' and 'Senegal Vision 2050' through the transfer of expertise in infrastructure, agriculture, irrigation, and energy. The leaders also discussed regional issues, including the importance of peaceful solutions to crises and the shared position regarding the Nile River issue.