The
Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians
Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Tuesday 14th January 2020 received the new
Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Tolga Bermek who,
presented to the Foreign Minister copies of his Letters of Credence.
In
welcoming Ambassador Bermek, Foreign Minister Tangara stressed that The Gambia
and Turkey’s bilateral cooperation is an admirable one adding that The Gambia
will continue to work closely with The Government of Turkey at all levels. He
recalled that The Gambia benefitted tremendously from Turkey in the areas of
defense, education and the economy noting that the Gambia is thankful for the
cooperation. The two Diplomats further discussed other diplomatic topics and
issues of concern between the two countries.
For
his part, Ambassador Tolga Bermek, promised that his country will continue
working towards strengthening the already cordial bilateral relations with The
Gambia in the areas of defense and economy. The Ambassador talked about the
possibility to increase the operations of Turkish Airline in The Gambia from 3
to 4 weekly flights.
Ambassador
Bermek spoke about the opening of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency
(TIKA) in April last year noting that it would further enhance development
cooperation between the two countries in the areas of education, health and
agriculture.
It
could be recalled that the former Ambassador of Turkey, H.E. Ismail Sefa
Yuceer, on 3rd December 2019 bade farewell to Foreign Minister Dr. Tangara
during which he lauded the good relations that exist between the two countries
and was confident that his successor would take the relationship to greater
heights.
In
view of the kind and friendly interaction between the two Diplomats in today’s
meeting, it is clear that the two sides will work towards widening and
deepening our cordial relationship.
Issued
by the Communication Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International
Cooperation and Gambians Abroad
