Contacted by The Point, Minister Sonko said: “The president of the Republic sent myself and Hon Abdou Jobe to Guinea Conakry to share the nation's condolences and wishes of speedy recovery to the people and government of Guinea following the recent disaster at the fuel dump in Conakry.”
“We were accompanied by the deputy director general of PURA. We spent two days in the capital where we were received by the minister of Foreign Affairs of that nation. Hon Jobe and myself delivered statements in effect on behalf of President Adama Barrow and government; and expressed sadness at the loss of lives alongside major economic damage to infrastructure which is devastating to the nation.”
“It was felt that at a minimum The Gambia should send that delegation and it was warmly received. We finally met with the Minister for State Security alongside senior military officials of the Guinean government whereby we reiterated the President's message to the government.”
“We were led to the meeting by our Consul General in Conakry and the minister for petroleum and energy of Guinea Conakry Monsieur Suma...In effect our visit was well received and appreciated.”
They expressed satisfaction about it, stating our two nation's shared very special relationships starting from the late Heads of State; HE Sir Dawda K. Jawara and HE Ahmed Sekou Touray. We returned on Saturday 30th December.
