France, Senegal say in talks to arrange departure of French troops


PARIS (Reuters) - Senegal and France will set up a joint commission to organize the departure of French troops from Senegal and the restitution of French military bases by the end of 2025, the foreign ministers of both countries said in a joint statement on Wednesday.

"The two countries intend to work towards a new defense and security partnership that takes into account the strategic priorities of all parties," the statement said.

(Reporting by John Irish, editing by GV De Clercq)

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