His Excellency Adama Barrow today received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Xiao Yewen, the new Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to The Gambia, at the State House in Banjul, marking another chapter in the enduring friendship and strategic partnerships between The Gambia and China.
In his remarks, H.E. Xiao pledged to diligently fulfil his diplomatic responsibilities by strengthening people-to-people exchanges, enhancing bilateral cooperation, and further consolidating the longstanding friendship between the two nations. He underscored his commitment to supporting The Gambia's development priorities while exploring new areas of mutually beneficial cooperation.
President Barrow warmly welcomed the new Ambassador and recounted the numerous developments realised since he came to office in 2017, acknowledging how The Gambia's strategic partnership with the People's Republic of China is not only at the bilateral level but amplified through the FOCAC forum. He expressed his government’s readiness to work closely with H.E. Xiao to further deepen the strong bilateral relations and sent goodwill message to President Xi Jinping.
H.E. Xiao expressed his sincere appreciation to President Barrow and the people of The Gambia for the warm welcome and hospitality accorded to him upon his arrival.
The Gambia and China share a longstanding partnership built on mutual respect, solidarity, and cooperation and strengthened ties through collaboration in infrastructure development, healthcare, agriculture, education, and human resource development, contributing significantly to the socio-economic advancement of both nations.
Honourable SeringModouNjie, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation accompanied the Ambassador and his delegation to the State House. (Source: State House)
