Speaking, Ambassador Raynor underlined “the capital importance of parliamentary cooperation and reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to actively support Senegalese parliamentarians in the exercise of their missions”, congratulating at the same time El hadji Malick Ndiaye for his election to the presidency of the National Assembly.
In his speech, the latter first presented his condolences following the death of former President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. He also expressed, on behalf of all the deputies representing the Senegalese people, his deep compassion for the victims of the devastating fire currently raging in Los Angeles.
President Ndiaye then praised “the exceptional quality of bilateral relations between the United States and Senegal. He highlighted the constant support of the United States and reaffirmed the desire of the Senegalese Parliament to strengthen partnerships with American institutions, particularly around the principles of good governance, transparency and strengthening institutional capacities. »
Finally, the two parties reaffirmed “their common commitment to developing strategic projects and promoting the fundamental values of democracy, transparency and good governance, within the framework of strengthened parliamentary diplomacy. »
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