Posted by President Barrow was amongst several Heads of State who attended the 62nd Liberal International Congress in Senegal and gave solidarity to President MackySall. It was the first time that four African Heads of State have attended a Liberal International Conference.
At the opening ceremony, chaired by the President of Liberal International, Juli Minoves, the Senegalese President, Macky Sall welcomed the delegates to the 62nd Congress of Liberal International.
He said Africa has progressed with democracy by allowing the voices of the people to be heard. President Sall called for inclusivity and economic advancement in Africa while promoting solidarity amongst liberals. He emphasised on fighting against inequality and to promoting unity, while he highlighted the importance of trade for economic growth and for Africa to have the right price for its products.
The Senegalese President was optimistic that if Africa develops its economy, adheres to democratic values and good governance, it could address migrations amongst its young people, tackle violence against women and children as well as ensure effective participation of women in politics.
In his conclusion, President Sall further encouraged respect for constitutional reforms regarding two-termlimit for Presidents and urged liberals to continue to commit to the values of democracy and good governance.
He recognized the crucial role former President, Maitre Abdoulaye Wade played in taking the leadership to promote liberalism and thanked the organizers under the leadership of Mr. JuliMinoves. President Sall urged them to revisit the Liberal agenda under the global climate of terrorism as well asother challenges to maintain liberalism and solidarity.
During the visit in Dakar, President Barrow and his colleague Heads of State from Mauritania, Liberia, Cote D’Ivoire, and the Prime Minister of Guinea Bissau also witnessed the investiture of His Excellency, Macky Sall as the Presidential candidate for the Alliance Party for the Republic – “Benno Bokk Yaakaar” for the February 2019 elections in Senegal.
Investment in agriculture, education, security, and good governance were highlights of Senegalese national policies. Several landmark infrastructural projects, as well as the economic outlook and efforts to improve the quality of life of the people with services such as electricity and telecommunications, caught the attention of delegates.Source: State House