On 29 August, the IFF received a delegation from Senegal’s Ministry of Infrastructure, Land and Air Transport (MITTA).
Led by Mr Malick NDAYE, Minister of Infrastructures and Land and Air Transport, the delegation was made up of :

• Mrs Seynabou DIAL, Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the Kingdom of Morocco
• Mrs Marie Paul SILVA, Chief of Protocol to the Minister
• Mr Cheikh Ibrahima NDIAYE, Managing Director of the Société Nationale de Gestion du Patrimoine du Train Express Régional (SENTER)
• Mr Ibrahima BA, Managing Director of the Société nationale des Chemins de fer du Sénégal (CFS)
• Mr Badara MBENGUE, 1st Secretary to the Ambassador of Senegal to Morocco

This visit was part of a mission organised by the ONCF in Morocco from 28 to 31 August, the aim of which was to promote cooperation between Senegal and the Cherifian kingdom in the field of transport, particularly in the rail sector.

A partnership agreement was signed between the IFF, SENTER and CFS, setting out the general conditions for scientific and technical cooperation, training and exchanges of experience. The agreement includes support for the IFF in setting up a centre of excellence in Senegal dedicated to the rail and urban transport sectors, the organisation of training and further training courses to enhance the skills of SENTER and CFS staff in a variety of rail-related areas, and much more…

Here’s a look back at some of the highlights of this partnership.