India–Senegal relations

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India–Senegal relations
Map indicating locations of India and Senegal

India
Senegal

India–Senegal relations are bilateral

Dakar and Senegal in New Delhi. Although people to people contacts have been limited, the two countries enjoy warm relations and in recent years trade and investment have been increasing steadily.[1]

History

India and Senegal have had close and cordial relations since the latter gained its independence from France in 1960. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established at the ambassadorial level with the establishment of a resident Indian mission in Dakar in 1962. The two countries share common values of democracy, development and secularism and have been supportive of each other on international fora. Senegal has been supportive of India's quest for membership in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the two countries initiated the Team-9 project that also involves seven other west and central African countries.[2]

Indians and Indian Culture in Senegal

Unlike

Bollywood movies and dance and Indian television serials like Vaidehi.[6][7] The Senegalese singer Akon, who sings in Hindi, became a sensation in India for his rendition of Chammak Challo in the Bollywood movie Ra.One.[5]

Economic Ties

Trade

Trade between India and Senegal amounted to $425 million in 2009–10 with India enjoying a small surplus in the

automobiles, pharmaceuticals and food items.[3] India is among Senegal's top trade partners.[8]
Senegal imports
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement in 2007.[14][15]

Economic Cooperation

In 2003, the

Least Developed Countries has benefitted Senegal[17] and India's Exim Bank provided the country with a $28 million line of credit to help it access consultancy services and equipment for undertaking a rural electrification programme.[18]

Investments

Senegal has welcomed Indian investments in that country in a range of sectors including textiles,

IFFCO and it exports much of its phosphate output to India.[21] IFFCO in 2007 undertook a $100 million project to revive the 6.6 lakh tonne capacity phosphoric acid plant of the Industries Chimiques de Senegal to raise its production to optimum levels.[22]

Technical Cooperation

India provides scholarships for training Senegalese personnel under its

Africa-India Forum Summit at Addis Ababa in 2011, Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade noted that India's assistance had helped his country "in increasing rice production so dramatically that it has gone from being an importer to an exporter in a matter of four years".[24]

See also

  • Embassy of India, Dakar

References

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  2. ^ "A visitor from Senegal". Frontline. 21 (20). September 25 – October 8, 2004.
  3. ^ a b c "India - Senegal Relations" (PDF). Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  4. ^ "View from Africa". The Hindu. September 26, 2004. Archived from the original on January 22, 2005. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  5. ^ a b "Bollywood and Africa: A Love Story". New York Public Library. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  6. ^ "Never say no to Bollywood in Senegal". Sify News. Archived from the original on 16 February 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
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  9. ^ "Indian coaches and wagons may roll on Senegal's tracks". The Financial Express. December 1, 2005. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  10. ^ "Indian Railways exports these beautiful coaches!". Rediff Business. July 30, 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
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  12. ^ "'Made in India' trains to chug in Pakistan, Bangladesh". The Times of India. June 20, 2012. Archived from the original on May 1, 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  13. ^ "Undertakings - RAIL INDIA TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC SERVICES LTD. (RITES)" (PDF). Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  14. ^ "Cabinet nod for investment pact with Senegal". The Hindu Businessline. July 26, 2005. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  15. ^ "Nod for tax treaty with Senegal". The Hindu Businessline. December 14, 2007. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  16. ^ a b Wade, Abdoulaye (April 7, 2008). "Why India is essential to Africans". The Hindu. Archived from the original on April 11, 2008. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  17. ^ "India allows duty-free imports from poor African countries". HT Mint. April 9, 2008. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  18. ^ "Exim Bank to offer $27.5-m line of credit to Senegal". The Hindu Businessline. Archived from the original on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  19. ^ "Senegal calls for strengthening ties with Indian textile sector". The Hindu. December 4, 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  20. ^ "Senegal invites Indian investors". The Hindu. October 14, 2003. Archived from the original on November 11, 2003. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  21. ^ "West Africa under India Inc's radar for investment opportunities". The Indian Express. September 8, 2006. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  22. ^ "IFFCO signs MoU with Senegal Government". The Hindu. December 25, 2007. Archived from the original on December 28, 2007. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  23. ^ "Senegal seeks support from India to boost rice production". Financial Express. 21 March 2008. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  24. ^ "Manmohan ups African line of credit by $1.6 billion". The Hindu. May 24, 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
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