Union Minister V. Muraleedharan attends Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa

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Union Minister of State for External Affairs, V. Muraleedharan who was on an official visit to Senegal from October 24-25, attended the 8th edition of the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Dakar.

Being held annually since 2014, the Dakar Forum has become a key event for decision-makers involved in Africa. This is the first time that India is participating in the Forum at a Ministerial level.

During the visit on 24th and 25th of this month, Mr. Muraleedharan interacted with the Indian community in Dakar and greeted them on the occasion of Diwali celebrations.

On the eve of National Unity Week, Mr. Muraleedharan was joined by the Indian community in forming a Unity Chain to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

India and Senegal relationships 

Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established at the Ambassadorial level in 1962. The bilateral trade between India and Senegal was $ 1.65 billion in 2021-22.

Major items of export from India include textiles, food items, automobiles and pharmaceuticals.

Major items of import from Senegal are phosphoric acid and raw cashew.

Senegal 

It is located in the western most point in Africa. It is also called the gateway to Africa.

It is rich in phosphates of lime and aluminium phosphates minerals.

Capital: Dakar

Currency: CFA Franc 

President: Macky Sall