Senegal scores a major diplomatic victory to enhance its international standing (By Amadou DIALLO)

As a Senegalese citizen and member of parliament, I wish to express my profound pride in the remarkable diplomatic achievement our country has just accomplished in the space of forty-eight hours. This double success constitutes a major diplomatic victory that strengthens Senegal's prestige and influence on the regional and international stage.

The election of the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, to the rotating chairmanship of #ECOWAS reflects the renewed confidence of the Heads of State and Government in our country. It testifies to Senegal's credibility, the quality of its diplomacy, and its unwavering commitment to regional integration, peace, and stability in West Africa.

I also welcome the election of General Birame Diop as President of the ECOWAS Commission. This distinction, obtained during the 69th Ordinary Session of the Conference of Heads of State and Government, recognizes Senegalese expertise and leadership within our community.

Adding to this double success is a decision of historic significance: the official endorsement by the State of Senegal of former President Macky Sall 's candidacy for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. This choice demonstrates our nation's ability to unite its forces around the higher interests of the nation, transcending political differences. By supporting the candidacy of a former Head of State for the highest administrative office of the United Nations, Senegal sends the world a powerful message of unity, democratic maturity, and state continuity.

These diplomatic successes must now be harnessed for the economic and social development of our country. The context is favorable for accelerating ongoing projects, reviving stalled construction sites, and intensifying the implementation of reforms outlined in the Senegal 2050 National Agenda. Above all, it is essential to allocate nearly 20 trillion CFA francs to construct major infrastructure projects, building upon existing infrastructure, over the next ten (10) years. This will definitively set the country on the path to development through strong will, ambition, and ambitious action plans, thereby meeting the legitimate expectations of the population.

Senegal has just strengthened its image and restored its reputation regionally and internationally. This positive momentum should also help to bolster the confidence of technical and financial partners. We hope to see a new program with the International Monetary Fund finalized as soon as possible, in the interest of our economy and for the well-being of all Senegalese citizens.

Senegal has once again demonstrated that diplomacy remains a key lever for its influence. Let us preserve this positive momentum and make it an engine of peace, stability, cooperation, and shared prosperity.

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Amadou DIALLO;

Member of Parliament for the 15th Legislature;

Member of the Interparliamentary Committee of the WAEMU;

President of the Ranérou-Ferlo Departmental Council;

Secretary General of the Reform Party