During a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the FOCAC Summit, President Adama Barrow expressed gratitude for China’s commitment to supporting his government’s development agenda. The Gambian leader also reaffirmed The Gambia’s support for China’s Global Initiative and One China policy.
President Barrow called for support in the digital economy and rural connectivity, emphasising that the partnership presents a golden opportunity to address global challenges such as peace and prosperity for a shared future.
He commended President Xi for the grants that made it possible to build roads and bridges in the Upper River and the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre. This made it possible to host the 15th OIC Summit. He further appreciated President Xi’s gesture of sending a Special Envoy to attend the OIC Banjul Summit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping commended The Gambia for its strong support of Chin