{"id":90990,"date":"2025-11-28T17:59:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T17:59:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/president-barrow-honoured-at-17th-medays-forum-in-morocco"},"modified":"2025-11-28T19:12:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T19:12:32","slug":"president-barrow-honoured-at-17th-medays-forum-in-morocco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/president-barrow-honoured-at-17th-medays-forum-in-morocco","title":{"rendered":"President Barrow Honoured at 17Th Medays Forum in Morocco."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>President Adama Barrow has participated in the 17th edition of the MEDays Forum in Tangier, Morocco, where he has been awarded with \u2018Grand Prix MEDays 2025\u2019 in recognition of his steadfast commitment to peace, tolerance, and international cooperation.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>MEDays Forum is a major platform bringing together Heads of State, government officials, business leaders, and decision-makers to discuss Africa\u2019s pressing challenges and opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Themed <b>\u201cFractures and Polarization: Reinventing the Global Equation,\u201d<\/b> the forum focused on fostering dialogue, cooperation, and sustainable solutions for Africa\u2019s development.<\/p>\n<p>During the event, President Barrow was awarded the <b>Grand Prix MEDays 2025<\/b> in recognition of his steadfast commitment to peace, tolerance, and international cooperation. The award cited his efforts in strengthening both national and global stability. President Barrow is the third Head of State from The Gambia, fondly known as the \u201cSmiling Coast of Africa,\u201d to receive such international recognition.<\/p>\n<p>In his remarks, President Barrow emphasized that the size of a country is less important than the impact of its contributions to <b>dialogue, peace, and democracy<\/b>, which are vital for advancing developing nations. He highlighted the importance of <b>collaboration and collective action<\/b> in achieving Africa\u2019s development objectives and promoting economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>The Gambian leader also praised Morocco\u2019s leadership in <b>South-South cooperation<\/b> and reaffirmed The Gambia\u2019s support for Morocco\u2019s sovereignty over the Moroccan Sahara. He recalled that The Gambia was the first country to open a Consulate General in Dakhla in 2020, a gesture reflecting the strong bilateral ties and shared values between the two nations.<\/p>\n<p>The MEDays Forum serves as a platform for <b>strategic partnerships, innovation, and dialogue,<\/b> reinforcing Morocco\u2019s role as a hub for international cooperation. President Barrow\u2019s leadership has been pivotal in demonstrating that focused governance and innovative policies can accelerate national development. His tenure has seen significant <b>infrastructure development, democratic consolidation, and economic growth,<\/b> while actively promoting regional and global peace.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, President Barrow\u2019s transformative leadership earned him the <b>2024 African Peace Promoter Prize,<\/b> further cementing his reputation as a visionary statesman.<\/p>\n<p>President Barrow attended the forum alongside <b>Lady Sarjo Mballow-Barrow<\/b>, Minister of Foreign Affairs <b>Hon. Seringe Modou Njie,<\/b> and Minister &amp; Chief of Staff, Office of the President, <b>Hon. Mod K. Ceesay<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. President Adama Barrow has participated in the 17th edition of the MEDays Forum in Tangier, Morocco, where he has been awarded with \u2018Grand Prix MEDays 2025\u2019 in recognition of his steadfast commitment to peace, tolerance, and international cooperation. 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