The Minister was accompanied by H. E. Mr. Omar Gibril Sallah, Ambassador of The Gambia to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Permanent Representative to the OIC, Ambassador Habib T. B. Jarra – Deputy Head of Mission and Deputy Permanent Representative to the OIC, Ambassador Yankuba Dibba – Chief Executive Officer, Gambia OIC Secretariat and Honourable Mr. Momodou Sabally Presidential Adviser, Office of The President.
The Summit was chaired by His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. The Summit was held to discuss the ongoing crisis and Israeli aggression against Gaza and Palestinian territories, as well as the attacks on the Republic of Lebanon and the Islamic Republic of Iran, including, in general the overall peace, security and humanitarian situation in the Middle East Region.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, His Excellency Dr. Mamadou Tangara had an audience with the Secretary General of the Muslim World League, His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, today, November 12, 2024, at the Headquarters of the Muslim World League in Riyadh.
The two eminent dignitaries met following the just concluded Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit in Riyadh on 11th November 2024. Their discussions were centered on the excellent relations and cooperation between The Gambia and the Muslim World League, and the need for continued collaboration in promoting the mission of the Muslim World League for the benefit of the Islamic Ummah and humanity in general. His Excellency Secretary General Al – Issa commended and recognized The Gambia’s excellent and positive leadership efforts in promoting and championing the cause of Islam and the Muslim Ummah, under the guidance of His Excellency President Adama Barrow, Chairman of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
In this regard, the Secretary General made reference to the recent hosting of both the Islamic Ulema Conference and the 15th OIC Islamic Summit in Banjul, as well as The Gambia’s leadership in pursuing the cause and interests of the Rohingya Muslim Community in Myanmar, as clear manifestation of The Gambia’s dedication to the cause of Islam and commitment to the interest and aspirations of the Muslim Ummah.