Iran, Senegal Agree to Draft MoU on Sports and Youth Cooperation

Tehran - BORNA - Iranian Minister of Sports and Youth Ahmad Donyamali met with Senegalese Minister of Youth and Sports Djirèye Clotilde Coly in Dakar on Friday to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in sports and youth affairs.

During the meeting, Donyamali congratulated Senegal on hosting the Youth Olympic Games, describing the event as a major achievement for Senegal and the African continent.

He also expressed appreciation for the Senegalese government's positions and the condolences extended by the country's officials following the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Highlighting Iran's capabilities in sports and youth affairs, Donyamali proposed that representatives of the two countries hold virtual meetings to prepare a joint memorandum of understanding, particularly in the field of training, with a view to signing the document during the Senegalese minister's visit to Iran.

Coly welcomed the proposal and announced that preliminary discussions on the cooperation agreement had already begun in coordination with the Iranian Embassy and Senegal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

She also expressed appreciation for the participation of the Iranian sports delegation in the Youth Olympic Games and wished Iranian athletes success.

Accepting Donyamali's official invitation to visit Iran, Coly expressed hope that the Games would contribute to promoting peace and friendship among nations.

Iran's Ambassador to Senegal, Asgari, who also attended the meeting, wished Senegal success in hosting the Youth Olympic Games.

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