(MENAFN) Senegal’s prime minister on Saturday commended Türkiye’s substantial investments in his nation but emphasized that there remains even greater scope for partnership.

"Türkiye is already a major investor in Senegal, but that is not enough. We believe we can do much more and do it better," stated Ousmane Sonko at the Türkiye–Senegal Business Forum in Istanbul, where he concluded his visit.

He further explained that following last year’s presidential election, Senegal has embarked on a renewed journey centered on sovereignty, social justice, and economic prosperity.

Sonko noted that the West African country’s government is focused on transforming the nation through collaboration between the public sector, private companies, and international investors.

Highlighting Senegal’s political stability, advantageous location, abundant natural resources, skilled labor force, and competitive commercial environment, Sonko encouraged Turkish enterprises to explore investments in sectors including power production, labor-intensive manufacturing, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, healthcare infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, and biomedical equipment.

He also expressed support for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ambition to elevate bilateral trade to $1 billion.

Sonko invited Turkish companies to the Diass Special Economic Zone near Dakar and extended an invitation to Türkiye to participate in the Invest in Senegal forum scheduled for Oct. 7–8.

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