King Mohammed VI has congratulated the newly elected President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. «The Senegalese people have entrusted you with the responsibility of presiding over the destiny of your Nation by electing you, in the first round, to the Presidency of the Republic of Senegal. I congratulate you and send you my best wishes for every success in the exercise of your office», wrote the Sovereign in a letter on Tuesday. «Our two peoples form a community of values and destiny based on the strong cultural and spiritual tradition that constitutes a constant in relations between our two countries. for the historical depth of these unwavering bonds of brotherhood, solidarity and high consideration between us», he stressed. King Mohammed VI has also voiced his will to work alongside Senegal's new president «to diversify and strengthen our promising strategic partnership, for the benefit of our two youths and in favor of a united and prosperous Africa». «The privileged bond between Morocco and Senegal is a precious heritage that our two countries have always honored. You can count on the Kingdom's faithful willingness to cooperate in its extension and consolidation», concluded the Sovereign's message. Following his win, Bassirou Diomaye Faye said in an address Monday that Senegal «will remain the friendly country and the sure and reliable ally of any partner who engages with us in virtuous, respectful, and mutually productive cooperation».
