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Minister inspects new Foreign Ministry building

Jan 3, 2020, 3:41 PM

The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, Friday December 27th paid a visit to the new Foreign Ministry building under construction in Banjul. The building is located at the entrance of Banjul, adjacent to Arch 22.

The Minister was taken on a conducted tour of the building by Head of the Construction team, Ms. Hanane SALIK. The Minister expressed satisfaction with the quality and progress of work being carried out. He encouraged the team to redouble their efforts to ensure that the project is completed as planned.

Work at the site is at an advance stage as construction workers are busy doing the final touches including tiling, electrification, painting, landscaping, doors, windows and glass fixing among other finishing jobs.

The three storey magnificent edifice contains offices, conference room, cafeteria and parking space. When completed, it will rekindle the image of The Gambia as a beacon of diplomacy.

Issued by the Communication Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad