On the second day of his official visit to the United States, the President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Monsieur Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was received on Thursday in Washington by the United States Chamber of Commerce, the largest employers’ organization in the world. The Senegalese President presented his economic vision, resolutely turned towards structural reforms, transparency and the attractiveness of the business climate, at an executive round table gathering some thirty leaders of large American companies. It highlighted the many investment opportunities in strategic sectors such as energy, agro-industry, infrastructure, the digital economy and natural resources, notably oil and gas. In a dynamic of “win-win partnership”, President Diomaye Faye welcomed the convergence of his economic doctrine with the “trade not aid” approach now favoured by the United States. A message welcomed by investors, who have expressed a keen interest in strengthening their presence in Senegal. In this context, the American Chamber of Commerce has announced the forthcoming publication of an Investment Guide dedicated to Senegal, in order to better guide and accompany American companies wishing to establish themselves there. In addition to this meeting, President Faye also granted an audience to Christopher Landau, Deputy Secretary of State and President of the Board of Directors of the DFC (American Development Finance Corporation). The latter reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to intensify its economic cooperation with Senegal, notably through structural investments and increased support to the private sector. This major stage of the presidential visit opens the way to a new dynamic partnership, focused on job creation, innovation and sustainable development in Senegal.
President Diomaye Faye seduces the American investors
