(Wednesday 16th October 2019 Issue)
State
House, Banjul, 14th October 2019 - His Excellency, President Adama Barrow on
Monday morning received in audience a group of Representatives of the United
States Congress at the State House in Banjul.
According
to the leader of the parliamentary delegation known as the “House Democracy
Partnership”, Congressman David Price of North Carolina, their discussions with
the President was “very productive’’.
The
group’s mission is to promote responsive, effective government and to
strengthen democratic institutions by assisting legislatures in emerging
democracies.
“We
are here to show support, to learn and to express solidarity that our country
feels with The Gambia as they take this path forward,” Congressman Price told
waiting State House Press Corps.
President
Barrow, on his part, said The Gambia cherished its longstanding friendship with
the United States. He said his government appreciates the support given by the
United States during the transition program.
“The
reforms are still ongoing with the start of many important projects, such as
the constitutional review, truth and reconciliation, civil service and security
sector reforms. We are focused on the goals,” President Barrow told the
delegation.
They
discussed democratic reforms aimed at transforming The Gambia into a
full-fledged member of the comity of democratic nations in the world.
