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Cheikh Baba Diallo discusses Indonesian investment in Senegal

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In Jakarta, Senegalese spiritual guide Cheikh Baba Diallo met Indonesian foreign affairs and religious affairs officials to discuss cooperation and investment in Senegal in education, health, social support and culture. The delegation also discussed initiatives related to the Islamic economy and exchanges, according to Senego.

Cheikh Baba Diallo, president of the Senegalese movement Solution Bay Spirituality and spiritual guide of the Liwahoul Hamdi International Federation, discussed potential Indonesian investment in Senegal in education, health, social support and cultural activities in Jakarta, according to Senego.

Received by Indonesian Foreign Minister Muhammad Anis Matta, the Senegalese spiritual guide also advocated developing human capital based on ethical values. The delegation then met Indonesian Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar to examine Indonesia’s model for social and religious management, according to Senego.

A visit to the Indonesian Ulema Council opened up prospects for cooperation in the Islamic economy, education and exchanges between scholars. Discussions also covered joint responses to poverty, inequality, extremism and environmental challenges, according to the same outlet.

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