Senegal Foreign Minister On Two-Day Visit To Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Senegal’s Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, Yassine Fall, will make a two-day official visit to Malaysia starting Monday to strengthen bilateral relations.

In a statement, the Malaysian Foreign Ministry said the visit reciprocates the official visit by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan to Senegal in May 2024.

She is scheduled to pay courtesy calls on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, who will also host a luncheon in her honour, the statement read.

“The two Foreign Ministers are expected to take stock of progress on bilateral cooperation, with particular emphasis on enhancing collaboration in key areas such as trade and economy, education, health, the halal industry, and capacity building,” it said.

They are also expected to discuss and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest, including developments in the Middle East and West Africa.

During her visit, Fall is scheduled to meet Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani; the Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong and the Deputy Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan.

Malaysia and Senegal established diplomatic relations in 1986 and have since maintained cordial and constructive ties through cooperation at both bilateral and multilateral platforms. The visit by Fall is anticipated to further reinforce this enduring and growing partnership.

In 2024, Malaysia’s total trade with Senegal reached RM1.37 billion, with Malaysia's exports to Senegal valued at RM1.35 billion and imports at RM14.1 million.

From January to June 2025, total trade was recorded at RM789.20 million with Malaysia’s exports to Senegal valued at RM781.92 million and imports at RM7.28 million.

-- BERNAMA