(JollofNews) – Gambia’s president Adama Barrow, accompanied by some senior government officials, has concluded a two-day friendly visit to the Republic of Congo aimed at cementing the friendly and brotherly relations between the African nations.
Mr Barrow was was received on arrival by his host, President Denis Sassou Nguesso.
In an interview with journalists upon arrival, the Gambian leader said it was on the basis of democratic principles that he vied for the elections and it was on the same principles that the National Assembly elections was also conducted. He further stated that the election was about change in the Gambia and it was well organized. Responding on the reasons for his earlier visit to France, he informed them that it was at the invitation of the French President, Francois Hollande.
During the visit, the two heads of state expressed joy in the excellent friendly and brotherly relations which exist between them and called for it to be re-enforced between people of the two countries.
President Denis Sassou Nguesso renewed his congratulations to the Gambian people for the successful legislative election and commended its organization. He further commended the efforts to promote peace, democracy and social cohesion in The Gambia.
President Barrow on his part took the opportunity to thank President Sassou Nguesso and his government for their role in consolidating democracy, peace and economic development of the Republic of Congo
He commended the role and actions taken by President Sassou Nguesso, as chairman of the African Union committee on the resolution of the crisis in Libya and wished him a successful mandate. He also thanked his host for sending a strong delegation to his inauguration earlier in February.
The two heads of state expressed concern on the persistent crises in African countries such as South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi and the Central Africa Republic. They pledged to work together to promote dialogue to guarantee peace and stability. The heads of state affirmed their commitment to realize the 2063 Agenda which calls for the transformation of the continent and the construction of “the Africa we want”. They took note of the importance of regional integration for the realization of the development objectives of the continent.
On global affairs, they renewed their commitment to fight terrorism, which threatens peace and security and retards development efforts. To that effect, they expressed solidarity with all countries affected by the barbaric and violent acts of terrorist groups, and equally determined to support the International community in its efforts against this evil phenomenon.
The two heads of state equally reaffirmed their position as Africans on the proposed reform of the Security Council of the United Nations and on other matters of interest to Africa.
Representatives of the Gambian community comprising elders and youths in Brazaville and neighbouring Kinshasha, also took the opportunity to pay a courtesy call on the Gambian leader. They were led by the Gambian Honorary Consular in Congo, Haji Tunkara. They expressed joy for the election of President Barrow as well as the recently concluded National Assembly elections in the Gambia.
During the visit President Sassou Nguesso also hosted a dinner in honour of the visiting Gambian head of state, witnessed by senior Congolese government officials and diplomats.
Francophone is the priority of the Gambian new Government, you don’t have to ask Senegal made it!!!
President Buhari regrets his support to mr Barrow , Nigeria Ghana Sierra Leone Liberia ? Not in agenda for now
Please peace.
Peace like; =peace#, sounds contemptuous and hypocritical. It a type among the 2 million.
The fact is made by Peace.When the gambians needed assistance and negoited resulotion of the impasse, our hopes and aspiration were on our immdeiate neighbours. They acted as good neighbours and never relenlted till peace returned. If there is any thing to go good by African unity and partnersip development cooperation that can yeild quick results, our immdeiate neighbours would be the first to be visited.Thank them all for their morale and politcal support neigoitate bilateral cooperations to consolidate the west African ties.
Congo is an off tangent visit by the president to be very frank. It swindle the expectation of
our traditional way of diplomacy. Charity begins at home. How can you skip your neighbours who were ready to burn their fingers while your house was engulfed by fire and when the fire was calmed, you jump to look for support and partner ship with distant neighbours. poor diplomatic advise.What about the commonwealth which was promised would be resuscitated. No plans to visit the Uk but France and Congo. We are witnessing a neo colonial colonisation by french countries.
Our priority is UK sierra Leon Nigeria Ghana Liberia and then Dakar Conakry Bissau Nouakchott Bamako Abidjan etc , but yeah we are in a Government without direction no plan for nothing . Gambia needs a really government !!!
thank you =PEACE
there you hit it once more, a real governement, we are seeing a pseudo type