Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara has said that in this era of globalisation and increased competitiveness, “no nation can develop effectively without implementing a clear strategy that seeks to foster and enhance bilateral and multilateral cooperation.”
He made this remarks on Monday at the National Assembly where he tabled the motion to ratified a motion on development cooperation between the Republic of The Gambia and the Republic of Turkey. Meanwhile, deputies ratified the motion on development cooperation between the Republic of The Gambia and the Republic of Turkey
He said Gambia’s diplomatic relations is anchored on the values of mutual respect and improved social and economic advancement since the advent of the new democratic dispensation of President Adama Barrow.
Minister Tangara said the move was part of broader government efforts to revive diplomatic missions, renew and strengthen diplomatic ties with key development partners including Turkey.
The Foreign Minister further informed law makers that Turkey has been instrumental in the promotion of sustainable development in Africa particularly in The Gambia, in the area of capacity building among others. Currently, there is a signed MoU with Turkey in the fields of tourism, military cooperation and mutual abolition of visa for diplomatic passport holders.
He urged that conclusion of the ratification process will open avenues for the implementation of projects in the fields of technical and financial cooperation in order to boost sustainable development in The Gambia.