Banjul,16th
February 2020:The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation
and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Monday 16th March 2020 received in
audience the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Ma
Jainchun, in his office in Banjul.
Ambassador
Ma was at the Foreign Ministry to inform the Government of The Gambia on the
novel coronavirus outbreak in China amongst other issues.
In
his welcoming remarks, Minister Tangara renewed Gambia’s solidarity with China
in the fight against coronavirus whilst expressing optimism of China’s ability
in containing the virus. He used the opportunity to thank H.E. President Xi
Jinping for the outreach he made to Wuhan, noting that the visit boosted the
morale of those battling or infected with the virus.
Minister
Tangara informed Ambassador Ma of Gambia Government’s decision to ban travels
of Government officials until further notice. He said if resources are
mobilised in due course, the virus will be contained sooner than expected
whilst assuring of Gambia Government’s solidarity and support to the People’s Republic
of China at all times.
For
his part, Ambassador Ma Jainchun disclosed that coronavirus infection has
plummeted to 12 cases across China. He renewed China’s commitment to cooperate
with the International Community in the fight against coronavirus. He expressed
appreciation to efforts launched by the Government of The Gambia to prevent the
flow of the virus.
Ambassador
Ma delivered a missive from the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi
addressed to the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mamadou Tangara.
Issued
by the Communication Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International
Cooperation and Gambians Abroad
