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ππππππ, ππππ‘ πππ©πππ¦πππ« ππππ: The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Hon. Sering Modou Njie, has bid farewell to the outgoing Ambassador of the Peopleβs Republic of China to The Gambia, H.E. Liu Jin, following the conclusion of his tour of duty in The Gambia.
Minister Njie expressed appreciation to Ambassador Liu for his dedicated service and personal commitment to strengthening the longstanding friendship and cooperation between The Gambia and the Peopleβs Republic of China.
The Honourable Minister commended Ambassador Liu for his contributions to the advancement of bilateral relations during his tenure, highlighting the breadth and depth of cooperation between The Gambia and China across key areas of national development, including infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, trade and investment, capacity building and development assistance.
He further acknowledged the support extended by the Government of the Peopleβs Republic of China to The Gambia and expressed appreciation for Ambassador Liuβs close engagement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in advancing the shared interests of both countries.
Minister Njie noted that the strong bonds of friendship between The Gambia and China continue to provide a solid foundation for further cooperation, while expressing confidence that the bilateral relationship will continue to deepen in the years ahead.
In his remarks, Ambassador Liu Jin expressed gratitude to the Government and people of The Gambia for the warm hospitality and support extended to him and his team throughout his assignment. He particularly appreciated the cooperation received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other Gambian institutions in facilitating the work of the Chinese Embassy.
The outgoing Ambassador reflected on the longstanding friendship between the two countries and highlighted the progress made in bilateral cooperation during his tenure.
Ambassador Liu expressed optimism that the existing cooperation between the two countries would continue to flourish, with both sides building on the achievements recorded over the years and exploring new areas of mutual interest.
This year marks ten years since the resumption of diplomatic relations between The Gambia and the Peopleβs Republic of China, a period that has witnessed the continued strengthening and expansion of bilateral cooperation.
In concluding the farewell engagement, Minister Njie conveyed his best wishes to Ambassador Liu Jin for continued success, good health and fulfilment in his future endeavours, while expressing appreciation for his service and contribution to the strengthening of Gambia-China relations.
