Foreign policy: Senegal relies on economic diplomacy to carry out Vision 2050

President of the Republic sets new goals for Senegalese foreign policy The President of the Republic has set the new direction for Senegalese foreign policy during the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Following the 7th Conference of Ambassadors and Consuls held on April 18, the Head of State ordered the systematic anchoring of a true economic diplomacy. This new direction aims to support the Senegal Vision 2050 by making diplomatic representations key drivers of growth and attractiveness.

To achieve this ambition, the government must develop a new International Cooperation and Partnership Strategy before the end of June 2026. The Prime Minister has been instructed to strengthen the human and financial resources of embassies, now focusing on delivering results. A five-year modernization program for the diplomatic network will also be launched to improve working conditions and the representation of Senegal abroad.

The Head of State has outlined three major pillars for this international action: promoting the country’s attractiveness to investors, mobilizing favorable bilateral and multilateral financing, and developing strategic partnerships. Additionally, Senegalese diplomacy must maintain its fundamentals based on good neighborliness, African integration, and multilateralism.

An important social aspect has also been emphasized regarding the diaspora. The President calls for an acceleration of procedures for obtaining identity cards and passports, as well as the deployment of a special program to support investments by Senegalese living abroad. The goal is to transform the diaspora into a leading economic actor, capable of directly contributing to national development through significant and secure projects.