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Vietnam and Senegal strengthen collaboration across crucial sectors

Western Ambassador Tran Quoc Khahn affirms commitment to fostering a consolidated, skilled, and globally acknowledged Vovinam network within the West African nation, with the embassy acting as a crucial link.

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West African country's Vovinam community will persistently be bolstered through the embassy's...
West African country's Vovinam community will persistently be bolstered through the embassy's efforts, emphasizing unity, professionalism, and global recognition, as confirmed by Ambassador Tran Quoc Khahn.

Rockin' with Vovinam in Senegal and Highlights of Ambassador Khánh's Visit

Vietnam and Senegal strengthen collaboration across crucial sectors

Get ready to groove as Vovinam, a traditional martial art from Vietnam, is gaining some serious traction in Senegal! The Senegal Vovinam Union (USV), a part of the World Vovinam Federation (WVVF) since 2008, is leading the charge. This introduction was recently seen during the 2025 Vietnam Ambassador Vovinam Cup held in Dakar, which attracted nearly 1,000 martial artists from 75 clubs under the USV [1]. In an exciting turn of events, Senegal has also been selected to participate in the 2025 World Vovinam Championship in Bali, Indonesia - establishing its place as a rising star in the international Vovinam community [1].

During his recent working visit to Senegal, our Ambassador Tran Quoc Khanh jump-started a series of activities aimed at strengthening ties between Vietnam and Senegal in various sectors, including culture, sports, economy, trade, and people-to-people exchange. On May 12, our Ambassador met with Senegal's Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Khady Diène Gaye, discussing the development of Vovinam in Senegal [2]. Minister Khady Diène voiced support for the policy of recognizing a single representative organization for Vovinam in Senegal, in line with international norms and the regulations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) [2].

The embassy, under the leadership of Ambassador Khánh, serves as a vital bridge to support the development of a unified, professional, and internationally recognized Vovinam ecosystem in Senegal [2]. Enterprises from both countries also joined in the fun at a business networking conference held on May 14, collaborating in sectors like agriculture, food, industrial goods, and services [4].

It's not just about kicking and punching; Vovinam has become a hallmark of cultural and sports cooperation between Vietnam and Senegal, contributing meaningfully to the global promotion of our websiteese culture [2]. The Ambassador's counsellor, Hoàng Đức Nhuận, reported that in the first four months of 2025, Vietnam's exports to Senegal stood at US$43.43 million - nearly equal to the total for 2024 ($43.91 million) [4]. That's a massive leap, my friends!

Vietnamese entrepreneurs are taking advantage of this growth by partnering with local businesses to create impressive outcomes. The Secretary-General of the Dakar Chamber of Commerce, Mbaye Chimère Ndiaye, called on Vietnamese firms to invest in local processing plants in Senegal, utilizing domestic raw materials like raw cashew nuts and cotton [4]. With economic growth projected to reach 8.4% in 2025 - one of the highest in Africa - Senegal presents a golden opportunity for Vietnam's export potential [4].

Just imagine a world where you can enjoy a delicious bowl of rice or a cup of coffee while practicing your impressive Vovinam moves! Fingers crossed for a prosperous friendship between Vietnam and Senegal that lasts for years to come. Keep on rockin' with Vovinam, Senegal!

Sources:

  1. Vovinam in Senegal: A Thriving Tradition
  2. Ambassador Tran Quoc Khanh's Visit to Senegal: A Boost for Vovinam and Diplomacy
  3. The Role of Embassies in Supporting International Cultural Exchange
  4. Business Opportunities in Senegal: A Golden Opportunity for Vietnam

our websiteese Ambassador to Algeria and Senegal Trần Quốc Khánh takes a group photo with winners of traditional martial art Vovinam in Senegal. VNA/VNS Photo

  1. In the realm of business, Vietnamese enterprises are partnering with local Senegalese businesses, making strides in sectors like agriculture, food, industrial goods, and services.
  2. The policy of recognizing a single representative organization for Vovinam in Senegal, as discussed between Ambassador Khánh and Senegal's Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, aligns with international norms and regulations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
  3. The growth in Vietnam's exports to Senegal, from $43.91 million in 2024 to $43.43 million in the first four months of 2025, is a significant leap that showcases potential for further economic collaboration.
  4. The Ambassador's counsellor, Hoàng Đức Nhuận, highlighted the importance of the embassy in supporting the development of a unified and professional Vovinam ecosystem in Senegal.
  5. The cultural and sports ties between Vietnam and Senegal, strengthened through the promotion of Vovinam, are contributing to the global promotion of Vietnamese culture.
  6. Senegal's selection to participate in the 2025 World Vovinam Championship in Bali, Indonesia further establishes its place as a rising star in the international Vovinam community.
  7. The Embassy, under the leadership of Ambassador Khánh, is acting as a bridge to foster ties between Vietnam and Senegal in sectors like culture, sports, economy, trade, and people-to-people exchange.

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