๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐: The Government of the Republic of The Gambia participated in the Ministerial Meeting of Global Compact for Migration (GCM) Champion Countries convened in Cairo on 1st April 2026.
The Gambian delegation was led by the Honourable Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad. He was accompanied by Mrs. Ndumbeh Saho, Director of the Diaspora and Migration Directorate, and H.E. Hatem Raslan, Honorary Consul of The Gambia in Egypt.
The meeting brought together GCM Champion Countries to advance the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration and to further strengthen international cooperation on migration governance.
Discussions focused on key priorities, including the protection of migrants and the preservation of life, the promotion of safe, orderly and regular migration pathways, and the facilitation of safe, voluntary and dignified return, as well as sustainable reintegration.
During the deliberations, The Gambia highlighted its national progress in migration governance, including ongoing policy and institutional reforms, the adoption of a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, the strengthening of national coordination mechanisms, and the ongoing revision of the Diaspora Strategy. The Government also underscored efforts toward the development of a GCM National Implementation Plan aligned with national development priorities under the National Development Plan (NDP), as well as its strong collaboration with international partners.
The delegation reaffirmed The Gambiaโs commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of migrants and to contributing constructively to global dialogue and cooperation on migration.
On the margins of the meeting, the Honourable Minister held bilateral engagements with counterparts aimed at further strengthening partnerships and cooperation in migration management and development.
The participation of The Gambia in this high-level meeting underscores its continued leadership as a GCM Champion Country and its dedication to advancing effective, humane and cooperative migration governance at both regional and global levels.
