Chairman of Utopia Pharma Meets Senegal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs to Strengthen Cooperation in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

In line with the shared commitment of Egypt and Senegal to strengthen strategic partnership—particularly in the pharmaceutical sector—Dr. El Saied Kamel, Chairman of Utopia Pharma and Head of the Pharmaceuticals Division at the Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industry, met with H.E. Sheikh Niang, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Senegal, during his official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt.

The meeting was attended by H.E. Ambassador Kimoko Diakité, Ambassador of Senegal in Cairo, along with members of the embassy. Discussions focused on enhancing joint cooperation in pharmaceutical manufacturing and transferring Egypt’s accumulated expertise to African partners, contributing to strengthening drug security and local manufacturing capabilities.

The talks also explored mechanisms for hosting and training African technical cadres in Egyptian pharmaceutical factories, as well as studying ways to localize pharmaceutical production in Senegal, thereby increasing self-sufficiency in essential medicines and reinforcing industrial integration between the two countries.

Both sides also agreed on the establishment of an Egyptian pharmaceutical industrial zone in Senegal, which would help expand Egyptian exports to the Senegalese market and open broader horizons for joint industrial and investment cooperation.

This step reflects the depth of Egyptian-Senegalese relations and the mutual commitment to building sustainable development partnerships that serve both peoples and strengthen Africa’s position in the pharmaceutical industry.