Faye and Macron Review Senegal-France Partnership at UN Gathering

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye met French President Emmanuel Macron in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, with discussions focused on relations between the two countries and several international issues.

According to a statement from Faye’s office, the leaders reviewed the Senegal-France partnership and considered ways to strengthen it. The meeting took place on Tuesday, although the exact calendar date was not specified.

Focus on peace and international cooperation

Faye and Macron also discussed challenges affecting peace and security. During the meeting, they reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the United Nations Charter and resolving disputes through peaceful means.

The discussions came as world leaders gathered for the UN General Assembly in New York. The meeting placed Senegal’s relations with France alongside broader questions about international stability and the role of the United Nations.

Next UN Secretary-General on the agenda

The appointment of the next UN Secretary-General was also discussed. António Guterres is expected to leave the office in December, and Macky Sall, Senegal’s former president, is one of the candidates seeking to succeed him.

Faye initially declined to support Sall but is now backing his candidacy, according to the information provided about the meeting.

France is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, which will vote to decide the nominee. The date of that vote has not been specified.

The meeting therefore addressed both the future of the Senegal-France partnership and Senegal’s position on the upcoming leadership transition at the United Nations. No further details about the discussions or the other candidates were provided.