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December 5, 2024

TRENDING NOW: Bassirou Diomaye Faye Elected Fifth President of Senegal on March 24, 2024  🇸🇳

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In plenary session at the National Assembly this Friday, December 29, 2023

On Friday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Senegalese living abroad, along with his counterpart minister in charge of Senegalese living abroad, attended a plenary session at the National Assembly. Here, the deputies unanimously voted in favor of three bills authorizing President Macky Sall to ratify international agreements.The first bill, numbered 14/2023, authorizes the president to ratify the Agreement on Subsidies to Fisheries, adopted in Geneva on June 17, 2022. This agreement aims to promote sustainable fishing practices and ensure the protection of marine resources.The second bill, numbered 16/2023, authorizes the President to ratify the Constitution and Convention of the African Union of Telecommunications, signed on December 7, 1999 in Cape Town, South Africa and revised in Harare, Zimbabwe. This move further solidifies Senegal’s commitment to expanding and improving telecommunications services in the country.The final bill, also numbered 16/2023, allows the president to ratify the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education, adopted in Paris on November 25, 2019. This convention aims to facilitate the recognition of academic qualifications and promote international cooperation in the education sector.All three bills were passed without debate by the parliamentarians, indicating a strong support for the government’s efforts to strengthen international relations and partnerships. This vote also reflects Senegal’s dedication to promoting sustainability, advancement in the telecommunications sector, and cooperation in education.In a time where global partnerships are crucial for economic and social development, the swift and unanimous approval of these bills is a positive step towards securing Senegal’s place on the international stage. It also showcases the government’s determination to take proactive measures towards addressing key issues such as sustainable fishing practices, advancements in telecommunications, and enhancing the recognition of academic qualifications.With these bills now ratified, Senegal stands to further expand its international reach and contribute to the global community in a meaningful and positive way. This vote serves as a reminder of the country’s commitment and dedication towards progress and growth in all aspects of society
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