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Press release: UK Government provides vital finance for emergency services overhaul in Senegal

Uk Export Finance

July 2
11:00 2022

  • UK Export Finance (UKEF) and Standard Chartered Bank support will allow the Senegalese government to strengthen its fire response services and medical equipment
  • Support unlocks over 35 million worth of exports for UK companies who will supply equipment
  • Deal announced during UKEF CEO Louis Taylors visit to Senegal to boost trade and economic cooperation between the two countries

A historic agreement has been agreed between UKEF and the Senegalese government to strengthen the nations fire response services, in a deal that will bolster UK exports to the region.

UKEF has supported a 116.5 million loan from Standard Chartered using a mix of Buyer Credit and Direct Lending which will be used to purchase fire-fighting and other life-saving emergency equipment in Senegal.

This is the first deal that UKEF has supported in Senegal and followsUKEFs largest-ever dealin West Africa last year, worth over 200 million to support the construction of six hospitals in the Cte dIvoire.

Mike Freer, UK Minister for Exports, said:

The UK can provide a leading role when it comes to exporting fire safety equipment. This deal demonstrates how British ingenuity can better protect communities abroad and shows how the government can help UK businesses export their best-in-class equipment and services.

UKEF can help overseas buyers access financial support to make their projects happen, provided they commit to sourcing goods and services from the UK. This helps open new doors for world-class British suppliers to trade overseas.

The lifesaving equipment will make Senegals fire and medical services better armed to respond to emergencies. As a result of the UKEF backing, over 34 million pounds worth of goods and materials for the project will come from UK suppliers. UK-made ambulances, fire trucks, footwear for first responders and medical equipment will be exported throughout Senegal.

Louis Taylor, CEO of UK Export Finance, said:

Senegal is a unique market for UK exporters to tap into. Ive seen for myself this week how the UK and Senegal can work together to unlock projects in the country with our financing and open new trade routes for UK companies.

Contact

Media enquiries: Matthew Taylor, Media Relations Manager

Email matthew.taylor@ukexportfinance.gov.uk

Telephone +44 (0)7458 043511

Out of hours telephone +44 (0)207 215 2

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