Banjul,
Jan. 15 - The ambassador of Cuba in the Gambia visited the headquarters of The
Standard newspaper today, where he was received by his general manager, Salla
Jeng, his editor in chief, Lamin Cham, and the journalists’ staff of that print
media. , one of the most important in this nation of West Africa.
The
diplomat of the Greater Antilles, accompanied by the head of the Cuban Medical
Brigade (BMC), Anaris Martha Odio, spoke with his hosts about the historical
relations that exist between the two countries, in addition to various topics
of international interest, in general , and about Africa, in particular.
The
interlocutors agreed that the Gambia and Cuba are joined by solidarity, blood
and cultural ties, and their respective peoples are lovers of peace and
friendship.
They
also highlighted the cooperation provided by the Caribbean nation to all
Gambians in the field of health for more than two decades.
For
his part, Abelenda thanked the general manager and the editor-in-chief of The
Standard for the cordial and emotional meeting held at the headquarters of the
aforementioned daily.