Senegal seeks global energy dialogue role in Moscow
Energy Minister Abdourahmane Diouf met Russian and Azerbaijani counterparts to discuss partnerships.
Senegal aims to play a key role in global energy discussions, according to Minister of Energy and Petroleum Abdourahmane Diouf. He attended the 8th summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Moscow on October 26-27, 2026. Diouf led Senegal's delegation at the meetings chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Discussions focused on global gas market strategies, energy security, market stabilization, and gas's role in the energy transition. Diouf also held bilateral meetings with ministers from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Qatar. These talks aimed to establish strategic partnerships for Senegal's hydrocarbon projects, including gas valorization and the Gas-to-Power strategy.
The minister stated that Senegal's active participation reaffirms its determination to play a key role in global energy dialogue and secure economic sovereignty, aligning with the Vision Senegal 2050 energy goals. He also discussed potential collaborations between Russia's Gazprom and Senegal's Petrosen.
Why it mattersSenegalese citizens are affected by the government's pursuit of strategic partnerships for hydrocarbon projects and energy security.