Seminar on Freedom Struggle during India@75 celebration in Dakar (March 18, 2021)
India@75 - curtain-raiser seminar titled ''Freedom Struggle'' with participants from Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea Bissau and Cabo Verde. Mission announced an Essay Contest on the topic of 'Freedom Heroes' in the context of India@75 celebrations. The participants spoke at length about Indian freedom fighters and also presented a comparison between the freedom struggle and the challenges faced at the time of independence.
Social and Welfare Activity; Bilateral Events organised during Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations by EoI, Dakar ( May 2021)
(i) 9/5/2021 Ramadan 2021 and Solidarity discussion with Indian community members for donating to the charity organization HELP Africa food packets for the needy, during Ramadan (ii) 11/5/2021 Discussions with CONTECHS (National Coordination of Technicians of Senegal) (iii) 17/5/2021 Discussion with Project Head, Fisheries Development project in Senegal, being financed under GoI LoC (iv) 20/5/2021 Special Economic Zones in Senegal, The Gambia, Cabo Verde and Guinea Bissau – advantages to Indian companies to locate in these SEZs (v) 25.5.2021 Opportunities for cooperation in Senegal - discussions with UNIDO country representative
IDY & World Environment Day celebrations, tree plantation, Trade promotion activity, Organisation of contests and other events organised during Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations by EoI, Dakar (June , 2021)
1. World Environment day - tree plantation; 2. Meeting with Senegalese Minister of Sports H E Mr Matar Ba to discuss bilateral sports cooperation; 3. Photo, video, sketches, songs and dance contests; 4. Business Reporting Language- Discussion with M/s IRIS, India, to offer India's strength in XBRL; 5. Developmental milestones in India public address from Ambassador followed by discussions; 6. IDY Celebrations in Bissau; IDY 2021 celebrations - discussion and feedback; 7. India-Senegal DTAA negotiations; 8. IDY at Renaissance Monument and other places; 9. Global Co-WIN conclave- participation from Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea Bissau and Cabo Verde
A webinar to promote Indian exports to Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea Bissau and Cabo Verde was held today, 16 August 2021
Details including recording of the webinar may be seen at https://asp.embassyofindiadakar.gov.in/eoiaspHtml/exportpromotion.htm