Egypt’s Foreign Minister opens business forum in Senegal to boost trade

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Friday led a business delegation to Senegal, where he opened a bilateral business forum and a new Egyptian factory as part of a push to deepen economic ties.

Abdelatty participated in the Egypt-Senegal Business Forum in Dakar, alongside Senegalese Minister of Commerce and Industry Serigne Gueye Diop and other senior officials and private sector representatives from both countries.

The Egyptian delegation included 30 business leaders and representatives from major companies and associations, including the Federation of Egyptian Industries, the Export Council for Medical Industries, and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation. The forum provided an opportunity for companies from both countries to discuss partnerships and joint projects in sectors including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, mining, and renewable energy.

In his opening remarks, Abdelatty praised the historical relations between the two countries, which are celebrating 65 years of diplomatic ties. He affirmed Egypt’s full support for Senegal’s five-year development plan and its 2050 national vision, stressing Cairo’s readiness to share its expertise and support Senegal’s development path.

Senegalese officials welcomed the high-level Egyptian delegation, calling the forum the launch of a new phase of economic and investment cooperation.