Russian
President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude and conveyed best wishes to
President Adama Barrow. This was
revealed during an interview with the media by Russian Foreign Minister
Mickhail Bagnodov.
He
said Russia is happy with the new developments in The Gambia and noted that
with stability there will be more socio-economic development.
He
said it will also provide an environment conducive for good collaboration
between both countries.
During
the visit, the Russian Foreign Minister Bagnodov and his Gambian counterpart,
Hon. Ousainou Darboe signed a bilateral agreement for visa exemption of
official passport holders.
This
will facilitate free movement of business people and officials between the two
counties.
The
Gambia and Russia will engage in regular consultations to further work on other
sectors such as trade, tourism, training of personal and security.
It
was noted that the common agenda of terrorism and drug trafficking was also
their concern.
The
Gambian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians
Abroad, Hon. Darboe said the relationship with Russia is stronger and there is
diplomatic relations between the two countries which has opened doors for their
citizens.
Source: Office of the President
