Africa-Press – Gambia. Gambia’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sering Modou Njie, has vowed to make trust and dialogue the bedrock of the country’s diplomacy as the government navigates sensitive reforms and seeks stronger global partnerships.
Addressing heads of missions, consular corps and international organisations at his first official breakfast meeting on Tuesday at the Atlantic Hotel in Banjul, Njie made it clear that under his leadership, the Ministry will use open, consistent engagement to rebuild confidence with foreign partners.
“This marks the beginning of a more structured and consistent engagement,” Njie told envoys. “Diplomacy must be a tool for trust meetings like this help build the trust we need to cooperate in areas like trade, security, development and humanitarian efforts.”
Njie, who served 21 years in the armed forces and spent nine years representing The Gambia in diplomatic circles, said he understands the value of credible partnerships for advancing the country’s peace-building, democracy and development goals.
Permanent Secretary Lang Yabou reinforced the message, describing Gambia as a “beacon of hope” for democracy and human rights in a region facing major challenges. He urged the diplomatic community to keep supporting national transformation and democratic consolidation.
Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dawda A. Jallow also briefed the gathering on the government’s push to revive the stalled constitutional reform process. Jallow explained that while the first draft constitution failed to pass in 2020 due to political disagreements, the government immediately launched mediation and dialogue with stakeholders.
“We did not rest. We initiated political dialogue and invited local and international figures to help us bridge divides,” Jallow said, thanking partners for backing the process. “About 85% of the original draft was retained we did what we could.”
Diplomats welcomed the new Foreign Minister’s tone and pledged continued cooperation. Several described Njie’s focus on trust as timely, given the need to sustain donor confidence as The Gambia rebuilds key institutions and deepens its ties abroad.
Njie assured partners that the Ministry would keep its doors open for frank conversations on national priorities and global challenges, adding, “Trust and dialogue will guide us every step of the way.”
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