Parliamentary diplomacy: Ousmane Sonko receives three ambassadors and the president of the Pan-African Parliament

The President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, received in audience, this Wednesday, October 21, 2026, several diplomatic and institutional representatives.

Debt, artificial intelligence, security and the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) were among the topics discussed, with a particular emphasis on the role of parliamentary diplomacy.

Four hearings in the same day

In turn, the Head of Parliament welcomed the Ambassador of France to Senegal, Christine Fages, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hassan Asgari, and the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Li Zhigang. He then met with the President of the Pan-African Parliament, Fateh Boutbig.

Parliamentary diplomacy at the heart of exchanges

These meetings made it possible to address several questions of common interest. Emphasis was placed on parliamentary diplomacy and its role in strengthening bilateral cooperation, as well as on the place of Pan-African institutions in the consolidation of African integration.

Debt, artificial intelligence, security

Discussions also focused on Senegalese debt, issues linked to artificial intelligence and the security challenges facing the continent. The press release does not specify which themes were discussed with each of the interlocutors.

The YOG Dakar 2026 ten days before the opening

The discussions also discussed the YOG Dakar 2026, the opening ceremony of which is scheduled for October 31, 2026. Through these audiences, Ousmane Sonko reaffirms the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening bilateral relations and international cooperation.