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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟓𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: Honourable Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad and Honourable Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Defence participated in the 55th Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at Ministerial Level, held on 9 December 2025 in Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Session, convened under the auspices of the ECOWAS Commission, brought together Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence from across the region to deliberate on key political and security developments affecting Member States. Honourable Minister Sering Modou Njie reaffirmed The Gambia’s strong commitment to democracy and constitutional order, transitional justice and accountability, regional peace and counterterrorism, as well as deeper ECOWAS integration. He also welcomed ongoing ECOWAS efforts to strengthen regional security and democratic governance, underscoring The Gambia’s continued commitment to a peaceful, secure, and united ECOWAS Community.

𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐌𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐮 𝐌. 𝐎. 𝐊𝐚𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐈𝐇𝐄𝐓𝐓 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad is pleased to announce that H.E. Professor Muhammadou M. O. Kah, Ambassador of The Gambia to Switzerland and Permanent Representative of The Gambia to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), the WTO, and other international organizations, has been honoured with the 3rd Intelligent Industry Integration High-End Think Tank (IHETT) International Digital Intelligence Award 2025 for his 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒. The award ceremony took place in Beijing, People’s Republic of China. This distinguished recognition highlights Ambassador Kah’s exemplary leadership and his substantial contributions to advancing global data governance, artificial intelligence, digital education, digital security, and capacity development. The award was presented during the 3rd International Artificial Intelligence Governance Forum and the 5th IHETT High-End Think Tank Forum, convened as part of the China International Fair for Trade in Services. The honour was received on his behalf by the Embassy of The Gambia in China. Ambassador Kah’s achievement further underscores The Gambia’s expanding role in international digital diplomacy and its continued commitment to promoting an inclusive, secure, and sustainable global digital ecosystem. The Ministry conveys its sincere congratulations to Ambassador Kah on this notable international recognition and commends his steadfast service in advancing The Gambia’s interests on the global stage.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: A Foreign Office Consultation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad of the Republic of The Gambia was held in Bali, Indonesia on 4th December 2025. The meeting served as an implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of the Republic of The Gambia on the establishment of the Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation, signed in Jakarta on 14 March 2014, and reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to strengthening longstanding bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key areas. The Indonesian delegation was led by H.E. Ms. Dewi Justicia Meidiwaty, Director of African Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, accompanied by Mr. Aditya Aji Nugraha from the Directorate of African Affairs, Ms. Dyah Kuncorowati from the Embassy of Indonesia in Dakar, and other senior officials. The Gambian delegation was headed by H.E. Ambassador Lang Yabou, Permanent Secretary I and Head of the Diplomatic Service at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad. He was accompanied by H.E. Ambassador Alhagie Nyagado, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture; Mr. Sheick Omar Bittaye, Director of Asia and Oceanic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Ms. Jainaba Manjang, Counselor for Asian Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two delegations held a productive meeting in a warm, friendly, and fraternal atmosphere, during which they discussed and agreed on ways to further promote bilateral ties, explore opportunities for enhanced mutually beneficial cooperation, and exchange views on regional and international issues of common interest and concern. The Head of Delegation of the Republic of Indonesia warmly welcomed the Gambian delegation and expressed satisfaction with the strong bilateral relations that Indonesia and The Gambia have enjoyed for over four decades, since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1982. For his part, Ambassador Yabou thanked the Indonesian side for their hospitality, commended them for convening and hosting the first Foreign Office Consultation, and underscored that the meeting provides an important platform for direct communication and coordination to chart a way forward for strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. Both sides affirmed the meeting as an important avenue and a reflection of their commitment to fostering a constructive environment for direct communication and collaboration, with the aim of advancing political, economic, socio-cultural, and development cooperation. In this regard, the parties reviewed and agreed to hold the second Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) in Banjul, The Gambia, in 2026, as the principal platform for advancing and monitoring bilateral initiatives. Both parties also agreed to enhance inter-parliamentary cooperation between the two countries and underscored the importance of closer engagement between the Indonesian House of Representatives and the National Assembly of The Gambia, through exchanges of delegations, the sharing of legislative best practices, and capacity-building activities to support the overall development of bilateral relations and complement ongoing executive-level collaboration. They also highlighted the importance of promoting greater people-to-people connectivity. On consular cooperation, the parties agreed to work together to enhance consular services and the welfare of their nationals in each other’s country. They also expressed appreciation for the signing of the Visa-Free Agreement for Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders in May 2024 in Banjul and conveyed their commitment to ensuring its full implementation. The meeting emphasized agriculture as a flagship area of cooperation and called for optimal utilization of the existing framework. Both sides noted the need to develop specific areas, including topographic research, land development, and rice cultivation, within The Gambia’s agricultural sector. In connection with this, the parties endorsed the Agricultural Rural Farmer Training Center (ARFTC) in Jenoi, LRR funded by Indonesia as the most immediate avenue to implement the framework, and agreed to explore the possibilities of triangular cooperation to further develop the ARFTC into a regional center of excellence for agricultural training. The meeting also agreed to sign the 4th Amendment to the ARFTC Revitalization Grant Agreement to facilitate the final disbursement of funds to ensure the completion of renovation works at ARFTC in Jenoi in 2026 for the Center to be inaugurated. Furthermore, the Meeting agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in higher education, research, science and technology through the establishment of cooperation frameworks between the Governments and educational institutions on various research fields and requested The Gambia to provide preliminary information on prominent or national-priority research fields. In the area of capacity building for the Gambia’s Diplomatic Service, the Indonesian side acknowledged the formal request from The Gambian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dated April 2024, for assistance in diplomatic training, as well as, the new requests for the Indonesian Government to support curriculum development for the establishment of the proposed Foreign Service Academy of The Gambia, the establishment of an MoU between the two foreign service academies and policy document development. The Consultative Meeting also discussed and exchanged views on revitalizing negotiations for the Indonesia–ECOWAS Preferential Trade Agreement and, the need for strengthening collaboration and coordination mechanisms to support mutual candidacies in international organizations and cooperation in multilateral fora, including the United Nations, African Union, Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), etc. Importantly, the meeting agreed to pursue several additional avenues of cooperation in preparation for the 2nd JCBC in 2026 in Banjul, including, but not limited to, health, defense, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, women and youth empowerment, tourism and hospitality, skills development, e-governance, digital economy, migration/diaspora management, halal industry, energy, fisheries, and bilateral trade. The meeting reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to supporting The Gambia in capacity building and development cooperation, including through scholarships, training programs, and institutional partnerships. Both sides expressed readiness to work toward concrete outcomes ahead of the 2026 JCBC in Banjul. The Indonesian side appreciated The Gambia’s intention to establish a General Framework Agreement (GFA) and expressed readiness to commence discussions with the aim of finalizing the GFA at the 2nd Meeting

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐍 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad is pleased to announce that the Permanent Mission of the Republic of The Gambia to the United Nations has achieved a historic milestone at UN Headquarters in New York. Earlier this year, Ambassador and Permanent Representative, H.E. Lamin B. Dibba, was elected by UN Member States to serve as Chair of the Second Committee for the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Second Committee is one of the UN General Assembly’s six main committees, which plays a pivotal role for developing countries. It addresses critical economic and financial issues, including sustainable development, poverty eradication, climate action, international tax cooperation, and other priorities central to the 2030 Agenda. It also serves as a key platform through which the Global South articulates shared concerns and solutions on global development challenges. As the Chair of this committee, Ambassador Dibba led the Bureau and steered the Committee’s work with diligence and poise, ensuring that deliberations progressed efficiently despite complex negotiations. He worked closely with the Committee’s Vice Chairs Mr. Andreas Pita Naputi (Peru), Ms. Jenni Mikkola (Finland), and Ms. Weronika Garbacz (Poland) and Rapporteur Mr. Javad Momeni (Iran). He was also ably supported by the Mission’s Second Committee Expert, Ms. Binta Jeng. Throughout the session, the Committee undertook extensive and high-level discussions on issues of particular importance to developing nations. Debates focused on global taxation frameworks, sovereign debt challenges, international trade, illicit financial flows, and the intersection of debt, sustainable development, and environmental sustainability. Member States also examined strategies to address poverty and inequality, enhance food and nutrition security, and support countries in special situations. The Committee’s main session, which began in October and spanned for two months, officially concluded on Wednesday, 26th November 2025, culminating in the adoption of 41 draft resolutions and 2 draft decisions. Ambassador Dibba will continue to lead the Committee’s work until July 2026. H.E. Lamin B. Dibba expresses his profound gratitude to the UN Secretariat and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs for their steadfast support. He also extends heartfelt appreciation to H.E. the President for the opportunity to serve The Gambia at the United Nations, as well as to the Government of The Gambia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the staff of the Permanent Mission for their unwavering encouragement and support throughout the session. 𝐄𝐧𝐝.

𝐌𝐎𝐅𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐥, 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad received a significant support of modern communication equipment from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in The Gambia, marking another milestone in the longstanding partnership between the two countries. The equipment comprising of conference microphones, printers, tablets, conference cameras, smart whiteboards, green screens, ERMS scanners, tool kits, a teleprompter, laptops, desktops, an advanced projector, sound systems, and large-format Canon printers, among other essential equipment, which was officially handed over by Mr. Zhao Shangsen, Deputy Head of Mission , and received by the Permanent Secretary II of the Ministry, Ms. Fatou Kinneh Jobe. In her address, Permanent Secretary Jobe expressed profound appreciation to the Government and People of the People’s Republic of China for the generous and timely contribution. She underscored that the equipment will significantly strengthen the Ministry’s Communication Unit, enhance public diplomacy, and improve the management and dissemination of information at both national and international levels. She further emphasized that the support reflects the excellent bilateral relations between The Gambia and the People’s Republic of China and aligns with the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to modernize its communication systems and strengthen institutional capacity. In his remarks, Mr. Zhao Shangsen conveyed the Embassy’s appreciation to the Ministry for its continued cooperation and reaffirmed China’s commitment to supporting The Gambia’s development efforts. He highlighted that the contribution serves as a testament to the enduring friendship between the two nations and is intended to further deepen bilateral cooperation across areas of mutual interest. He reiterated China’s readiness to work closely with the Ministry to advance shared goals and promote sustainable development. Also in attendance were the Permanent Secretary I, Ambassador Lang Yabou, and the outgoing Director of Asia and Oceanic Affairs of the Ministry, Mr. Sheikh Omar Bittaye, who participated in recognition of the importance of this partnership and the continued strengthening of bilateral ties. Permanent Secretary Jobe reaffirmed The Gambia’s unwavering commitment to the One China Policy and expressed optimism for continued collaboration and greater achievements in the years ahead. She conveyed gratitude to Ambassador Liu and his team for facilitating the support and reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to further deepening ties for the mutual benefit of both nations and its peoples.

𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: On Tuesday, November 4th, the Government of The Republic of The Gambia, represented by H.E. Ambassador Masanneh N. Kinteh, and the Korea-Africa Foundation (KAF), led by President Kim Young-chae, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the KAF office in Seocho-gu, Seoul. The MOU was signed on the margins of the Korea-Africa Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM), under the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, with a focus on capacity building, youth empowerment, trade promotion, and the enhancement of The Gambia’s digital infrastructure. Through this agreement, both parties will collaborate in areas including: ▪Youth employment and skills development ▪Promotion of trade and investment ▪Support for digital transformation and improved public services ▪Capacity building and knowledge exchange A central aim of the partnership is to strengthen bilateral digital cooperation, including creating networks between Korean and Gambian enterprises to support The Gambia’s digital transition. This MOU reflects The Gambia and Korea’s commitment to practical collaboration for mutual growth, reinforcing solidarity and sustainable development between the two nations.