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'''India–Senegal relations''' are bilateral [[diplomatic relations]] between [[India]] and [[Senegal]]. India maintains an [[embassy]] in [[Dakar, Senegal|Dakar]] and Senegal in [[New Delhi]]. Although people to people contacts have been limited, the two countries enjoy warm relations and in recent years trade and investment have been increasing steadily.<ref>{{cite web|title=Unofficial translation of interview of H.E.Mr. Amadou Moustapha DIOUF, Senegalese Ambassador in New Delhi|url=http://www.embsenindia.org/interview.asp|access-date=31 December 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121115074755/http://www.embsenindia.org/interview.asp|archive-date=15 November 2012}}</ref>

== History ==
India and Senegal have had close and cordial relations since the latter gained its independence from [[France]] in 1960. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established at the ambassadorial level with the establishment of a resident [[List of diplomatic missions of India|Indian mission]] in Dakar in 1962. The two countries share common values of democracy, development and secularism and have been supportive of each other on international fora. Senegal has been supportive of India's quest for membership in the [[Organisation of Islamic Cooperation]] and the two countries initiated the [[Team-9]] project that also involves seven other west and [[Central Africa|central African countries]].<ref>{{cite journal|title=A visitor from Senegal|journal=Frontline|date=September 25 – October 8, 2004|volume=21|issue=20}}</ref>

== Indians and Indian Culture in Senegal ==
Unlike [[Eastern Africa|eastern]] or [[southern Africa]] that have large populations of Indians and [[Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin|Persons of Indian Origin]], the Indian community in Senegal is tiny amounting to only some 300 individuals who run businesses or are involved in the execution of projects being undertaken under [[lines of credit]] provided by India.<ref name="mea">{{cite web|title=India - Senegal Relations|url=http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/senegal-august-2012.pdf|publisher=Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India|access-date=31 December 2012}}</ref> However, Senegal is often described as the most [[Indophile]] of [[West Africa]]n nations and it has been influenced by a range of Indian cultural institutions ranging from [[Hindi cinema]] to the concept of [[Caste system in Africa|caste and outcastes]].<ref>{{cite news|title=View from Africa|url=http://www.hindu.com/mag/2004/09/26/stories/2004092600100500.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050122083727/http://www.hindu.com/mag/2004/09/26/stories/2004092600100500.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 22, 2005|access-date=31 December 2012|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=September 26, 2004}}</ref><ref name="nypl">{{cite web|title=Bollywood and Africa: A Love Story|url=http://www.nypl.org/blog/2011/12/06/bollywood-and-africa-love-story|publisher=New York Public Library|access-date=31 December 2012}}</ref> There are dozens of Indo-Senegalese friendship societies and film clubs and [[Indian music]] and [[Cuisine of India|cuisine]] are popular in Senegal as are [[Bollywood|Bollywood movies]] and dance and Indian television serials like ''Vaidehi''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Never say no to Bollywood in Senegal|url=http://www.sify.com/news/never-say-no-to-bollywood-in-senegal-news-international-lcnp4gaccjf.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110216065735/http://www.sify.com/news/never-say-no-to-bollywood-in-senegal-news-international-lcnp4gaccjf.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 February 2011|publisher=Sify News|access-date=31 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=India and Africa: the Bollywood passion in Senegal|url=http://www.northafricaunited.com/India-and-Africa-the-Bollywood-passion-in-Senegal_a256.html|access-date=31 December 2012}}</ref> The Senegalese singer [[Akon]], who sings in Hindi, became a sensation in India for his rendition of ''[[Chammak Challo]]'' in the Bollywood movie [[Ra.One]].<ref name="nypl" />

== Economic Ties ==

=== Trade ===
Trade between India and Senegal amounted to $425 million in 2009–10 with India enjoying a small surplus in the [[balance of trade]]. Trade doubled in 5 years from 2002 to 2003, when it is stood at $222 million. [[Phosphates]] and [[iron scrap]] constitute the bulk of Indian imports from Senegal while its exports consist of [[Textile industry in India|textiles]], [[Automobile industry in India|automobiles]], [[Pharmaceutical industry in India|pharmaceuticals]] and food items.<ref name="mea" /> India is among Senegal's top trade partners.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Report: Senegal 2009|year=2009|publisher=Oxford Business Group|pages=23|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tIKob3eKf4IC&pg=PA23&lpg=PA23&dq=india+senegal+relations|isbn=9781902339214}}</ref>
Senegal imports [[rolling stock]] for [[Rail transport in Senegal|its railways]] from India. Both [[Indian Railways]] and [[RITES]] have been involved in providing a range of services to the Senegal Railways including providing [[consultancy]] services, conducting [[feasibility studies]] and providing rolling stock including [[diesel multiple units]], [[railway engine|engines]] and railway compartments.<ref>{{cite news|title=Indian coaches and wagons may roll on Senegal's tracks|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/indian-coaches-and-wagons-may-roll-on-senegal-s-tracks/157921|access-date=31 December 2012|newspaper=The Financial Express|date=December 1, 2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Indian Railways exports these beautiful coaches!|url=http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-indian-railways-exports-these-beautiful-coaches/20120730.htm#2|access-date=31 December 2012|newspaper=Rediff Business|date=July 30, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=RITES bags US$ 11.5 million contract from Senegal|url=http://www.rites.com/web/index2.php?option=content&task=view&id=138&pop=1&page=0|access-date=31 December 2012}}{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title='Made in India' trains to chug in Pakistan, Bangladesh|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-20/india/32334584_1_broad-gauge-metre-gauge-locomotives|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501211221/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-20/india/32334584_1_broad-gauge-metre-gauge-locomotives|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 1, 2013|access-date=31 December 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=June 20, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Undertakings - RAIL INDIA TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC SERVICES LTD. (RITES)|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/stat_econ/yearbook-0607/undertakings.pdf|access-date=31 December 2012}}</ref> The two countries entered into a Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement in 2005 and a [[Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement]] in 2007.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cabinet nod for investment pact with Senegal|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2005/07/26/stories/2005072602840900.htm|access-date=31 December 2012|newspaper=The Hindu Businessline|date=July 26, 2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Nod for tax treaty with Senegal|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2007/12/14/stories/2007121452231201.htm|access-date=31 December 2012|newspaper=The Hindu Businessline|date=December 14, 2007}}</ref>

=== Economic Cooperation ===
In 2003, the [[Government of India]] provided a line of credit worth $2 billion to a group of 9 West African nations, including Senegal, called Team-9. Senegal revamped its urban public transportation system through an Indo-Senegalese joint venture that assembled [[Tata Motors|Tata buses]] in the Senegalese town of [[Thiès, Sénégal|Thies]].<ref name="hindu">{{cite news|last=Wade|first=Abdoulaye|title=Why India is essential to Africans|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/07/stories/2008040754841100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411055528/http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/07/stories/2008040754841100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 11, 2008|access-date=31 December 2012|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=April 7, 2008}}</ref> India's decision to allow duty-free imports from [[Least Developed Countries]] has benefitted Senegal<ref>{{cite news|title=India allows duty-free imports from poor African countries|url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/nEL5dKOH4fZvdMvNGPppDJ/India-allows-dutyfree-imports-from-poor-African-countries.html?facet=print|access-date=31 December 2012|newspaper=HT Mint|date=April 9, 2008}}</ref> and India's [[Exim Bank (India)|Exim Bank]] provided the country with a $28 million line of credit to help it access consultancy services and equipment for undertaking a rural electrification programme.<ref>{{cite news|title=Exim Bank to offer $27.5-m line of credit to Senegal|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/banking/exim-bank-to-offer-275m-line-of-credit-to-senegal/article2545608.ece|access-date=31 December 2012|newspaper=The Hindu Businessline|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731142231/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/banking/exim-bank-to-offer-275m-line-of-credit-to-senegal/article2545608.ece|archive-date=31 July 2013}}</ref>

=== Investments ===
Senegal has welcomed Indian investments in that country in a range of sectors including textiles,<ref>{{cite news|title=Senegal calls for strengthening ties with Indian textile sector|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/senegal-calls-for-strengthening-ties-with-indian-textile-sector/article931879.ece|access-date=31 December 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=December 4, 2010}}</ref> chemicals and manufacturing.<ref>{{cite news|title=Senegal invites Indian investors|url=http://www.hindu.com/2003/10/14/stories/2003101402161200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031111221919/http://www.hindu.com/2003/10/14/stories/2003101402161200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 11, 2003|access-date=31 December 2012|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=October 14, 2003}}</ref> In 2006 [[Arcelor-Mittal]] entered into an agreement with the [[Government of Senegal]] for the production of [[iron ore]] in south eastern Senegal through investments amounting to $2 billion. Since Senegalese law requires Asian companies that are awarded infrastructure contracts to partner with Senegalese companies, joint ventures with Indian companies have been an important means of transferring technological know how and training to Senegal.<ref name="hindu" /> Senegal's largest industrial complex, the Industries Chimiques du Senegal (ICS), is a joint venture between Senegal and India involving the Indian fertiliser major [[IFFCO]] and it exports much of its phosphate output to India.<ref>{{cite news|title=West Africa under India Inc's radar for investment opportunities|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/west-africa-under-india-inc-s-radar-for-investment-opportunities--------/12177/2|access-date=31 December 2012|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=September 8, 2006}}</ref> IFFCO in 2007 undertook a $100 million project to revive the 6.6 lakh tonne capacity [[phosphoric acid]] plant of the Industries Chimiques de Senegal to raise its production to optimum levels.<ref>{{cite news|title=IFFCO signs MoU with Senegal Government|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/12/25/stories/2007122555761600.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071228091112/http://www.hindu.com/2007/12/25/stories/2007122555761600.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 28, 2007|access-date=31 December 2012|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=December 25, 2007}}</ref>

== Technical Cooperation ==
India provides scholarships for training Senegalese personnel under its [[Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme]]. Senegal is also part of India's [[Pan-African e-Network project]] that allows it to tap Indian expertise through [[telemedicine]] and teleeducation. A hub earth station of the network is located in the Sebikotane village of Senegal.<ref name="mea" /> Senegal, once the largest importer of rice in Africa, sought technological support from India for increasing its rice production in 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=Senegal seeks support from India to boost rice production|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/senegal-seeks-support-from-india-to-boost-rice-production/286836|access-date=31 December 2012|newspaper=Financial Express|date=21 March 2008}}</ref> In 2011, speaking at the [[Africa-India Forum Summit]] at [[Addis Ababa]] in 2011, [[President of Senegal|Senegal's President]] [[Abdoulaye Wade]] noted that India's assistance had helped his country "in increasing rice production so dramatically that it has gone from being an importer to an exporter in a matter of four years".<ref>{{cite news|title=Manmohan ups African line of credit by $1.6 billion|url=http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/siddharth-varadarajan/manmohan-ups-african-line-of-credit-by-16-billion/article2045171.ece|access-date=31 December 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=May 24, 2011}}</ref>

== References ==
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{{Foreign relations of India}}
{{Foreign relations of Senegal}}

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[[Category:Bilateral relations of India|Senegal]]
[[Category:Africa–India relations|Senegal]]
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