Secretary-General: What do you think of the bilateral economic and trade exchanges between China and Senegal?

Ambassador: from bilateral trade structure point of view for both China and Senegal, relatively speaking Senegal, China is a major exporter. Since 2006, bilateral economic and trade relations have developed rapidly and has a larger gain. Among them, 2008, total trade volume of 400,000,000 US dollars (more than doubled in 2006). Chinese exports to 394,000,000 US dollars with an increase of 34,6%. Imports to 6,000,000 US dollars.

At present, bilateral trade mainly is export-oriented. Then as Guangzhou and Yiwu’s  completion of the commercial center, there will be a large number of African products into China, then exports goods from Senegal to China also expected to increase. We look forward to having more Senegal products into China.

In addition, China also made a great assistant for Senegal. In Jan, 2009, the Chinese Government provided 80,000,000RMB for Senegal government as free assistance in the construction of some projects. These projects include: the National Grand Theater, Museum of African civilization, Children's Hospital. In addition, China also aids to Senegal in health care , education, sports and other fields projects. For example, the Chinese government welcomes Senegal students study in China and provides some grants to promote bilateral cultural exchanges and cooperation in the field.

Secretary-General: We currently hold an selection activity called as "the most worthy of recommended 100 Chinese enterprises for Africa selected 100 Chinese enterprises". According to your understanding, in Senegal, which have relatively large contribution in China's enterprises?

Ambassador: Chinese enterprises like "Huawei" is almost a household name in Senegal, as they do a lot of things for our country. The Chinese enterprises in different areas make contribution for Senegal. Soon we will provide a Chinese enterprises’ list as reference for you.

Secretary-General: for some Chinese enterprises which hope to invest in Senegal, have you any suggestions for me on them?

Ambassador: Senegal government welcomes Chinese investors. I think that they had better learn and understand some of the important policies and regulations before Chinese enterprise invest in Senegal. For example: Senegal's investment law, mining law, tax law. There also have some special laws for foreigners. Moreover, Chinese investors had to understand more timely updating of relevant laws and regulations. Our Embassy will fix a set of complete and the latest version of relevant policies and regulations for your reference. You may provide advice for Chinese enterprises which want invest in Senegal.

Secretary-General: r the Chinese people how to apply for visa in Senegal?

Ambassador: The senegal government gives advantageous policy for Chinese investors. Senegal  welcome the Chinese people to invest. In the purposes of business in Senegal, the visa procedure is very simple. Approval process is quick within 24 hours or so. At the latest, within 48 hours will be able to get a visa.

Secretary-General: Thanks very much for Ambassador’s reply. At the same time, thank your  our well-preparing information, we will continue to improve the book called as "Walk into Africa -- China-Africa New Opportunities of Business".

Ambassador: I am very honored to made some useful things for China-Senegal exchanges and cooperation with China Africa Industrial Forum. I hope more Chinese people know about Senegal so that Chinese enterprises to invest in Senegal.

Subsequently, second Commercial Counselor Amadou FALL provided us the prepared detailed information about Senegal, Secretary-General Cheng Zhigang of China Africa industrial Forum gave souvenir on Forum and took photos with Ambassador and counselor etc.