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Dakar, July 20 (APS) – Trade Minister Alioune Sarr on Friday called on Senegalese trade actors to demonstrate responsibility and avoid any xenophobic stance in the controversy surrounding the country. installation in Senegal of the French distributor Auchan
Senegalese traders have been calling for the departure of the Auchan group for some time, believing that its presence represents a major obstacle to the economic development of their business.
In reaction, the State of Senegal announced a draft decree for the regulation of the distribution of Senegal in collaboration with all the actors of the commercial sector.
"We must have a peaceful strategy, it is our country, it is the Senegalese who go to supermarkets and make small businesses, avoid confrontation and anything that may look like xenophobia, "he advised during his meeting with the Consumers Association of Senegal ( ASCOSEN).
The Senegalese is not xenophobic, immediately reminded the Minister of Commerce, who adds: "We have values, and a country is structured by values. public men must embody these values, "he said.
The Minister of Commerce reminded that every year Senegalese in the diaspora send billions of CFA francs to the country. they live and work in other countries "Alioune Sarr, who suggested to think of them, '' when one speaks to foreigners here. ''
'' That is the responsibility. Populism and political demagogy must not push us to adopt such acts. I call for responsibility on both sides, "he said.
He also praised the attitude of the Consumers' Association of Senegal which, according to him, had "a position of wisdom, a responsible, balanced position".
"We are going to regulate the mass distribution and the local commerce so that each one, in its place, coexists for the interest of the country", he promised, recalling that Senegal is in a national, regional and world competition to be supported by all.
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