Vladimir
Putin, president of Russia, has written to Gambia’s president-elect Adama
Barrow, to congratulate him on his victory in the 1st December presidential
election.
In
the letter from Moscow, Russia, dated 6 December, Mr Putin said: “Please accept my sincere congratulations on
the occasion of your election as president.
“I
look forward to further development of relations of friendship and cooperation,
which traditionally exist between Russia and The Gambia.
“Wishing
you good health and success in so responsible endeavours of Head of State.”