# Turkey-Senegal bilateral cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-senegal-bilateral-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-08-23T09:50:46.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Relations between Turkey and Senegal have focused on expanding economic, defense, and security cooperation. In July 2026, Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Bassirou Diomaye Faye held a telephone conversation to discuss increasing trade volumes, expanding investments, and accelerating cooperation in the defense industry, which was described as a “critical priority” for both nations.

By August 2026, cooperation efforts extended to administrative and security matters. Senegalese police officials and the Turkish Ambassador met to address residency permit issues for Turkish citizens and discussed migration management. Additionally, officials coordinated security preparations for the upcoming Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, building on existing bilateral agreements.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Senegal and Türkiye strengthen security and administrative cooperation

Senegal and Türkiye are strengthening security cooperation and addressing residency permit issues for Turkish nationals in Senegal, while preparing for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-and-trkiye-strengthen-security-and-administrative-cooperation

### 2026-07-27: Turkey and Senegal Presidents Discuss Trade Boost and Defence Cooperation

President Erdoğan and President Faye discussed enhancing Turkey‑Senegal trade, investment and defence cooperation during a July 27 phone call.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-and-senegal-presidents-discuss-trade-boost-and-defence-cooperation

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Cite as: Turkey-Senegal bilateral cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-senegal-bilateral-cooperation