His
Excellency, President Adama Barrow continues diplomatic engagements at the
State House on Monday, November 19, 2018. The President accepted letters of credence
from envoys of Poland and The Catholic Church of Rome.
For
the Vatican envoy, Monsignor Dajobesto Campos, being accredited to The Gambia
was a pleasure for him. “The Vatican and the Gambia shared a good diplomatic
relations. We have been working together for the society, for the people and
the world and other religions in general,” he said, lauding the good
collaboration between the Church and the Barrow government.
During
their discussions, President Barrow emphasized the importance of religion in
society. He also talked on the contribution of the catholic mission in areas of
health, education and agriculture in The Gambia. He said through their
interventions, thousands of people were impacted positively in the country and
beyond.
The
President thanked The Pope for preaching global peace and cementing relations
with The Gambia through appointing an Ambassador. He said the Gambia being a
secular state also has a strong Christian community.
“Religion
contributes to national security because when religious leaders preach peace,
the country becomes peaceful; people are disciplined and contribute
meaningfully to national development,” he said.
