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Barrow meets UN Secretary General António Guterres

Oct 2, 2024, 10:44 AM

The UN Secretary General, António Guterres Friday received President Adama Barrow in his office on the sidelines of the UNGA79. 

The two discussed the impressive democratic gains and highly successful transitional justice programme in The Gambia. The President updated Secretary-General Guterres on three phases of the TRRC process, seeking to bring about Justice, reparation and reconciliation for victims.

SG Guterres commended President Barrow’s leadership in the region and assured him of the UN support for The Gambia’s agenda toward sustainable development. The United Nations Boss encouraged the maintenance of a peaceful co-existence in and around The Gambia, adding “Maintain it that way, Mr President”. 

President Barrow thanked the UN SG for the renewal of its peace-building support programme for The Gambia critical to delivering justice to victims. The President is also committed to working with ECOWAS, AUC and the UN during the processes. (State House)