Mansour bin Zayed meets President of Senegal in Abu Dhabi

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan received President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Abu Dhabi to discuss strengthening investment, development co‑operation and broader bilateral ties.

High-level talks focus on investment and development co-operation

ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met in Abu Dhabi today with Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal, during the Senegalese leader’s visit to the United Arab Emirates.

The two leaders held bilateral talks that explored opportunities to deepen co-operation across a number of priority areas, with particular emphasis on investment and development. According to official reporting, they discussed ways to broaden their mutual partnership to serve the interests of both countries and their peoples.

At the meeting, Sheikh Mansour and President Faye also exchanged views on a range of issues of mutual interest. The encounter reflects continuing diplomatic engagement between Abu Dhabi and partner nations in Africa, with a focus on fostering economic ties and development collaboration.

While the official statement did not list specific agreements or projects, the emphasis on investment and development points to potential avenues for enhanced private‑sector and public‑sector co‑operation. Meetings of this nature typically provide a platform for governments to identify complementary strengths and to consider frameworks for trade, financing and technical co‑operation.

For Abu Dhabi, bilateral discussions with African countries form part of a broader strategy to strengthen economic and development partnerships beyond the region. For Senegal, increased engagement with the UAE may offer avenues for attracting investment, accessing expertise and supporting national development objectives.

The meeting underlines the diplomatic role played by Abu Dhabi as a host of high‑level international visits and as a centre for fostering bilateral relations. Both sides emphasised their intent to continue dialogue and to explore practical steps to enhance co‑operation in the months ahead.

Further details on any follow‑up measures or formal agreements were not disclosed in the initial communiqué issued at the close of the meeting.

Source: WAM