Senegal: Prime Minister Presents Economic Recovery Plan to National Assembly
Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo delivered his policy statement before lawmakers, discussing the IMF agreement and announcing measures to restore public finances.
Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo presented his policy statement before the National Assembly on Tuesday, according to France 24. The address came before a chamber where Ousmane Sonko's Pastef party holds the majority.
According to France 24's correspondent in Dakar, Elimane Ndao, the head of government discussed the agreement reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and pledged to restore the country's economy.
Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo also warned that sacrifices would be necessary to achieve these goals, though the detailed content of his plan was not specified in the available source.
This policy statement comes at a time when Senegalese authorities are seeking to stabilize the country's public finances, in line with commitments made to international financial institutions.
Sources
- Devant l'Assemblée, le Premier ministre sénégalais présente son plan pour redresser l'économie — France 24 — Français
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