Germany's top diplomat is traveling to Senegal and Ivory Coast, two of the last democracies in a region otherwise plagued by sectarian conflict. Senegal has become a major transit point for refugees en route to Europe.
Germany's top diplomat is traveling to Senegal and Ivory Coast, two of the last democracies in a region otherwise plagued by sectarian conflict. Senegal has become a major transit point for refugees en route to Europe.
Baerbock said that Germany will be"focusing on offers that benefit people on both sides today and tackle the challenges of the future together." Germany's top diplomat is set to meet with her Senegalese counterpart Yassine Fall, as well as newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Dakar. Migration and renewable energy are set to be at the top of the agenda.
The EU's Global Gateway initiative plans to invest up to €300 billion in the infrastructure of emerging and developing countries over the next few years.
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