Mauritian President Visits Banjul

Mauritian President Muhammad Oul Abdullah arrived in Banjul on Monday, on a four day working visit as part of his efforts to strengthen the cordial relationship between The Gambia and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, the Freedom Newspaper can report. Mr. Abdullah was received on arrival at the Banjul International Airport by his counterpart Gambian President Yahya Jammeh. Also at the welcoming ceremony was senior Government officials, and the Mauritanian community in The Gambia.

Muhammad Oul Abdullah came to power in 2009 after he toppled the former Government in Mauritania. This is his first official visit to The Gambia.  He told reporters that his visit will center on bilateral cooperation in the areas of  security, peace, culture, trade, education, foreign matters as well as regional integration and other important sectors.

He thanked The Gambian leader for extending an invitation to him to visit The Gambia. He noted that President Jammeh has been very instrumental in the promotion of peace and stability in the region.  

President Abdullah is expected to visit major key project sites in the county including fisheries projects, the University Complex in Fraba and other sites before wrapping up his visit.

The Gambian leader dwelt on the good relationship between the two nations saying that he will continue to promote unity and stability within the continent.

via freedomnewspaper.com

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