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Last Thursday, during the reception offered at his residence, the Ambassador of France, Christophe Bigot, declared that Senegal will be able to count on his country, in the implementation of its development programs. The French diplomat said that Senegal will continue its confident march.
"History could have divided us; she brought us together. Without forgetting, we assume this memory, sometimes glorious, sometimes painful. But more than the past, I hope that the future brings us even closer, "said Christophe Bigot, French Ambassador to Senegal, at the reception offered at his residence as part of the national holiday. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Senegalese from outside, Mr. Sidiki Kaba, represented the Government of Senegal at this reception which saw the presence of personalities from the world of diplomacy, politics, culture, etc. The ambassador recalled that Senegal and France are linked by 350 years of common history. "Senegal is an example that has exceeded, for its electricity production, the objectives of the Cop 21. I am convinced that Senegal will continue its confident march, with the spirit of openness, freedom, and wisdom that characterizes, "said Mr. Bigot.
According to the ambassador, Senegal" can count on France, as on the European Union, which has just finalized its ambitious program of joint cooperation. " He also pointed out that his country has received 19,000 students, 35% more than last year.
Mr. Kaba, for his part, considered that the French Republic and Senegal have historical and privileged ties. "In economic and financial terms, France is one of the main investors in Senegal and it is a leading commercial asset. Its contribution to the emerging Senegal plan is considerable and allows our country to realize many projects mainly through the French Development Agency (Afd), "said Kaba. In this regard, he stressed, Senegal has received significant funding under the 55 agreements signed with the AfD for an amount of more than 856, 400 billion F CFA. "Among the major projects, currently being implemented by Senegal with the help of France, I like to mention the Regional Express Train, the extension of the Diamniadio-Aidb toll motorway, the supercomputer and the third treatment plant. Keur Momar Sarr's waters, "he said
Ambassador Christophe Bigot decorated three high-ranking defense and law enforcement officials. This is General François Ndiaye, former Chief of Staff of the Army from 2016 to 2017, now Inspector General of the Senegalese Armed Forces who was decorated Officer of the Legion of Honor, Director General of the National Police, Oumar Mal, Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honor and finally the Deputy Director General of the National Police, Ousmane Sy, elevated to the rank of Knight of the National Order of Merit. 19659002] A. DIOP
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