President
Adama Barrow has returned from his four-day European tour, where he visited France
and Belgium.
Speaking
to journalists upon his arrival on Saturday at Banjul International Airport,
Barrow said France is Gambia’s biggest donor and strongest partner in
development.
“I
was invited by President Hollande and the invitation was very important. We
discussed a lot of things, and the meeting was positive, as they are ready to
help, and I think The Gambia has a lot of goodwill.”
President
Barrow further said he had discussions with some mega investments firm and
other companies.
He
also met with Gambians living in France, and discussed with them.
The
Gambian leader told them it would be good for all of those Gambians to come
back home and used their knowledge, skills and expertise in The Gambia to help
the nation develop, and for their people to benefit from their knowhow and
investments.
“We
should work together to move the country forward,” he declared.
President
Barrow visited Europe with his ministers of the Interior, Foreign Affairs,
Tourism and Justice.
The
ministers, according the President, are still building necessary ties and
cooperation with their counterparts in Europe and Asia.
President
Barrow declined to answer a question on ‘whether there is any special package
on migrants discussed during the visit.
