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Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Senegalese President Faye

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Deputy Secretary Campbell's Meeting with Senegalese President Faye

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Office of the Spokesperson

July 18, 2024

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. He congratulated President Faye and the Senegalese people for holding free and fair presidential elections conducted peacefully in March. During the meeting, the Deputy Secretary reiterated the United States' ongoing commitment to the U.S.-Senegal partnership and underscored our shared dedication to democracy, respect for human rights, regional security, and prosperity for all. The two leaders also discussed opportunities to increase bilateral trade and investment, particularly in the digital technology and agricultural sectors and the marine economy.