German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his country wants to " This could become an alternative to Russian supplies for Germany. It is reported by "

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During the press conference, it was said that Senegal, as a country with a population of 16 million, has gas reserves of billions of cubic meters.. This gives the country every chance to become the largest gas producer in the region..

As Berlin seeks to reduce its dependence on Russian gas after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, negotiations have already begun between Germany and Senegal to start joint gas production.. Germany ready to help explore gas field in Senegal.

In addition, Berlin invited Senegal, the chair of the African Union, and South Africa to attend the G7 summit to be held in Germany in June.

It should be noted that both Senegal and South Africa abstained during the voting on the UN resolution against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.. Macky Sall, speaking as head of the African Union, said that many African countries do not want to take sides in the war.

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Recall, Maki Sall said that he plans to visit Moscow and Kyiv as head of the African Union. And about the war, he said: " We condemn the invasion and are working to de-escalate."