Banjul,
18th March 2020: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and
Gambians Abroad has taken delivery of three new Hongqi vehicles at a ceremony
held at the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Banjul.
The
donated vehicles were part of a pledge made by the State Councilor and Foreign
Minister of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Mr. Wang Yi, during
his visit to The Gambia on 5th June 2019.
The
vehicles were handed over to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International
Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara. In receiving the
vehicles, the Foreign Minister hailed the donation as a further strengthening
of The Gambia – China bilateral cooperation. He added that the donation is
another important achievement in our bilateral cooperation whilst stating that
the vehicles will be useful in running office errands.
Minister
Tangara returned gratitude to the State Councilor and Foreign Minister of
China, H.E. Wang Yi, and the entire Government and People’s Republic of China.
He assured that MoFA will continue to stand in solidarity with the People’s
Republic of China.
In
handing over the vehicles, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to
The Gambia, His Excellency Ma Jianchun, expressed delight that the donated
vehicles will help in the smooth running of the Ministry. He also used the
opportunity to call for concerted efforts in the fight against coronavirus;
assuring that the pandemic will soon be surmounted.
Issued
by the Communication Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International
Cooperation and Gambians Abroad
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