๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐๐: The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, H.E Sering Modou Njie, held discussions with the Ambassador of the European Union to The Gambia, Her Excellency Immaculada Roca i Cortรฉs, during a meeting at the Ministry on 7 August 2026.
The meeting served as an opportunity for the two sides to reaffirm the longstanding partnership between The Gambia and the European Union and to explore ways of further expanding cooperation in areas of shared interest.
Among the issues discussed were economic development, trade and investment, agriculture, education, tourism, migration, governance, youth empowerment and the strengthening of democratic and electoral institutions. Emphasis was placed on creating greater opportunities for private-sector investment and ensuring that economic cooperation translates into meaningful opportunities for young Gambians.
Hon. Minister Njie welcomed the EUโs continued partnership with The Gambia and acknowledged its longstanding contribution to the countryโs development priorities. He stressed the importance of maintaining a strong and forward-looking relationship with the EU, particularly at a time when The Gambia is seeking to accelerate economic transformation and broaden opportunities for its population.
Ambassador Roca i Cortรฉs highlighted areas ofenhanced European engagement and investment in The Gambia. She noted the encouraging developments in the countryโs macroeconomic outlook and the importance of continued cooperation.
The Ambassador further congratulated The Gambia on becoming the first country to ratify the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls. She cited the development as a significant step in strengthening the protection of the rights and welfare of women and girls.
The EU Envoy also reiterated EUโs readiness to continue supporting The Gambiaโs priorities in areas including food security, youth development, migration management and democratic governance.
Discussions also touched on preparations for a potential EU Election Observation Mission in the context of the forthcoming Presidential Election in December 2026.
The engagement reaffirmed the shared commitment of The Gambia and the European Union to sustaining a mutually beneficial partnership, with greater emphasis on economic opportunity, democratic governance and sustainable development.