Dakar, Dec 27 (APS) – The Senegalese Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, outlined on Friday in Dakar the outlines of the country’s diplomatic orientations articulated among other things around sovereignty, the defense of the citizen and activism in favor of a rebalancing of global governance.
“The vision of a sovereign Senegal was supported from the formation of the government with in particular the requirement to defend (first and foremost) the interests of Senegal and never again to let us dictate our conduct in the management of affairs public and the defense of the Senegalese citizen”, he recalled in his general policy declaration delivered to the National Assembly.
The head of government cites as proof the positions openly displayed by the President of the Republic in international bodies, whether at the United Nations, at the World Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation, or at the Olympic Games Summit. sustainable development, at meetings of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
“We are campaigning for a rebalancing of global governance and respect for the universal values of peace and human rights, in particular the end of the genocide in Gaza and the recognition of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people,” he said. argues.
He did not fail to mention the celebration of the 80e anniversary of the massacre of the Senegalese Tirailleurs in Thiaroye on December 1, 1944, considering that it was an opportunity to assert the demand for sovereignty in the restoration of truncated, disguised and hidden facts for 80 years.
Confirmation of the closure of France’s military bases
Ousmane Sonko also cited the non-renewal at the end of his deadline, on November 17, 2024, of the fishing agreements which linked Senegal to the European Union, a translation, according to him, of the “unilateral desire to defend the interests of our artisanal fishing, our national armament and our local fishing industry.
Concerning the monetary sovereignty of the West African Monetary Union (UMOA), Mr. Sonko declared that the Senegalese government had discussions with the BCEAO (Central Bank of West African States), on the state and the prospects for implementing the reform of the CFA Franc.
In terms of defense, the Prime Minister of Senegal recalled the decision announced by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye relating to the upcoming closure of France’s military bases in Senegal.
The head of government praised the return to orthodoxy observed since the advent of new authorities in the Senegalese diplomatic representation abroad with the accreditation of career diplomats.
At the same time, he welcomed a diplomatic reorientation placing greater focus on strengthening cooperation ties with African countries.
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