Banjul, 28 February 2017.- The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Honorable A. N. M. Ousainou Darboe, received the ambassador of Cuba, Lazaro Herrera Martinez in February 28 at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of The Gambia.
In a cordial and friendly atmosphere both parties exchanged on the state of bilateral relations, the possibilities of expansion to other areas of common interest and willingness to move forward in that sense.
Gambian Foreign Minister expressed high appreciation for the important support provided by the island to his country, not only with the presence of a medical brigade that provides services to the Gambian population, but also with the training of professionals in various important areas. He also expressed the desire to continue to strengthen the fraternal links between both nations and the willingness to find new fields of collaboration.