Africa-Press – Gambia. The Senegalese President, Macky Sall, and his Gambian counterpart, Adama Barrow, praised the success of the fourth session of the Senegalese-Gambian Presidential Council, which concluded in Dakar, reaffirming their commitment to enhancing the strategic partnership between the two countries.
The Senegalese Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs stated: “The presidents of the two nations praised the success of the fourth session of the Senegalese-Gambian Presidential Council and confirmed their commitment to work together to strengthen the strategic partnership between Senegal and The Gambia, serving the interests of their peoples and African integration.”
During a working visit to Senegal, the Gambian president participated in the meetings of the Senegalese-Gambian Presidential Council alongside his Senegalese counterpart, Macky Sall.
This high-level meeting was preceded by a ministerial meeting held on June 9 and 10, dedicated to assessing the implementation of decisions from previous sessions and identifying new cooperation priorities.
At the conclusion of the session, the presidents adopted recommendations drafted by experts and ministers, instructing the relevant authorities in both countries to take all necessary measures for their swift implementation, according to the Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, which did not disclose details of these measures.
The Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs stated in a statement that Presidents Sall and Barrow praised the “excellent relations between Senegal and The Gambia, based on brotherhood, mutual trust, solidarity, and a shared vision for regional integration.”
The presidents noted the progress made in various strategic areas, including infrastructure, energy, transportation, security, border management, fisheries, agriculture, education, health, tourism, and judicial cooperation, according to the statement.
The statement indicated that the leaders renewed their commitment to accelerate the implementation of major projects aimed at enhancing communication between the two countries, facilitating the free movement of people and goods, and supporting economic integration for the benefit of both peoples.
The Senegalese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in its statement, emphasized that the presidents stressed the importance of continuing and intensifying cooperation between the defense and security forces of both countries to effectively address cross-border challenges, including organized crime, illicit trafficking, violent extremism, and threats to regional stability.
The ministry added that both sides also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest, reiterating their commitment to the principles of peace, stability, democracy, good neighborliness, and solidarity within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union, and the United Nations.
According to the statement, “The President of The Gambia expressed his deep gratitude to the President of Senegal, and to the government and people of Senegal, for the warm welcome and brotherly hospitality extended to him and his accompanying delegation.”
