On the margins of the West Africa Monetary Agency (WAMA) statutory meetings in Dakar, Senegal, ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Mrs. Massandje TOURE-LITSE, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation of the Republic of Senegal, Mr. Abdourahmane SAAR.
During the visit, the Commissioner conveyed warm felicitations from the President of the ECOWAS Commission on the Minister’s recent appointment and expressed sincere gratitude to the Government of Senegal for their unwavering support towards the regional integration agenda.
The Commissioner also informed the Minister of ongoing preparations for the forthcoming ECOWAS Convergence Council meeting, which will bring together Ministers in charge of Finance and Central Bank Governors from ECOWAS Member States. She solicited his support in ensuring participation from his colleagues across ECOWAS Member States to achieve a milestone in strengthening the Multilateral Surveillance Mechanism.
The Commissioner reiterated the imperative for ECOWAS Member States to work towards meeting convergence criteria, emphasizing its significance in the ECOWAS Monetary Cooperation Program.
In response, Minister Saar reaffirmed Senegal’s commitment to the ECOWAS integration program. He underscored encouraging Member States to meet convergence criteria to adhere to timelines enshrined in their roadmap. The Minister reassured that his doors are open to facilitate smooth implementation of ECOWAS integration initiatives.
