India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · SENEGAL
India & Senegal
INDIA-AFRICA FORUMITECDEVELOPMENT PARTNERPHOSPHATE TRADEGATEWAY TO WEST AFRICA
India and Senegal have maintained diplomatic relations since Senegal's independence in 1960, building ties grounded in South-South solidarity, ITEC training, and India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) cooperation. Dakar's position as West Africa's premier diplomatic hub makes the relationship strategically significant. Trade in phosphates, groundnut oil, and pharmaceutical products underpins a growing commercial relationship, and a resident Indian community with business interests has been present in Senegal for decades.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Senegal actually work together
5 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Estimates based on DGFT and UN Comtrade data, FY 2023–24. Phosphate imports and pharmaceutical exports are the key bilateral flows.
$850m
Total bilateral trade in goods
$600m
India exports to country
$250m
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.85bnin FY24 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1960, in 7 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
The India-Senegal relationship is active and deepening across trade, development cooperation, and political diplomacy. Phosphate imports, pharmaceutical exports, and ITEC remain the backbone of the partnership. Senegal's transition to a new government (President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, elected March 2024) has not disrupted bilateral ties; the new administration has maintained the tradition of warm India-Senegal relations.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalDakar
Population17 million
RegionAfrica
Diplomatic tiesSince 1960
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