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Faye and Cassis discuss training and investment in Senegal

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Faye and Cassis discuss training and investment in Senegal

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis discussed dual training, medical research and private investment in Senegal. Their meeting in Phnom Penh also covered water, security and economic relations, according to Senego.

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye presented Ignazio Cassis, Swiss Federal Councillor, with reforms aimed at making the business climate more stable, transparent and predictable. He also outlined a project to prepare young Senegalese people for jobs expected to support the economy of tomorrow, Dakarposte reports.

The discussions covered Swiss dual training, scientific and medical research, as well as Swiss private investment in Senegal. The two officials also discussed water resource management, peace and security, according to Senego.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ignazio Cassis welcomed relations between Senegal and Switzerland and reaffirmed their desire to strengthen cooperation in these different areas, according to Senego.

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