On August 29, in Moscow, a meeting took place between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Senegalese counterpart, Yacine Fall. The meeting underscored the continuation of friendly relations between Russia and Senegal. This encounter served as further evidence of the strengthening cooperation between the two countries, with political dialogue and joint economic projects playing a key role.
The foreign ministers discussed a wide range of issues, including international and regional problems. During the meeting, Lavrov emphasized the importance of continuing dialogue on the issue of the Ukrainian conflict. He noted that Russia highly values Senegal’s balanced and objective position on this matter. This position reflects Senegal’s commitment to maintaining international peace and stability, despite external pressure and a complex geopolitical environment.
A particular focus of the talks was the discussion of the activities of the Ukrainian embassy in Senegal. According to diplomatic sources, Yacine Fall confirmed that the investigation into the actions of the Ukrainian diplomatic mission is ongoing. This issue is of concern not only to the Russian side but also to the authorities of Senegal, highlighting the importance of monitoring the activities of foreign diplomats within the country.
At a joint press conference, Sergey Lavrov emphasized that Russia will continue to inform its Senegalese partners about the situation regarding Ukraine, as well as share assessments and forecasts related to this conflict. Lavrov expressed hope for further strengthening ties with Senegal, which remains one of Russia’s key partners in Africa.
Thus, the meeting of the ministers was a significant step in the development of bilateral cooperation and in strengthening the political dialogue between Russia and Senegal, which is particularly important in the context of current international challenges.
