Africa-Press – Senegal. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Senegalese counterpart Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye discussed counterterrorism efforts in the Sahara-Sahel and West Africa during a Friday call, the Kremlin said.
The leaders emphasized strengthening Russian-Senegalese ties in trade, investment, and joint projects, particularly in energy, transportation and agriculture, the presidential office said in a statement.
« The situation in the Sahara-Sahel and West Africa region was reviewed, focusing on the instability caused by terrorist groups, » the readout said.
Putin also invited Faye to visit Russia.
The call coincided with news that Faye’s ruling party won a large majority in parliament in this week’s elections, according to provisional results announced Thursday.
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