Gambia Revenue Authority commission general, Yankuba Darboe, has received in his office the director general of Guinea Bissau custom Dominico Sanea, that showed the two official discussed cementing ties to strengthen trade between the two nations.
Speaking during the official meeting, CG Darboe expressed his profound appreciation for this visit by his counterpart which will go a long way in cementing ties and strengthening trade facilitation between the two countries.
“This is critical given the huge trade that takes place between Banjul and Bissau. Today’s meeting being the first of its kind between the two administrations is a welcome development in the context of regional integration and addressing challenges in the free movement of people and goods,” he said.
For his part, Mr.Sanea also expressed his satisfaction in the Gambian experience and immediately called for the two administrations to develop an MOU and start working in building a bilateral relationship.
He said: “To strengthen the call for the fulfilment of this demand, Mr.Darboe quickly proposed the setting up of a 12 man Technical Working Committee; six from each side. The Bissau DG has also extended an invitation to the GRA CG and his team to visit Bissau as soon as possible with a return visit to Banjul following three months later. From this, the relevant stakeholders and players in the respective countries should be involved and informed immediately.”
Mr.Essa Jallow, Deputy Commissioner General and Head of Domestic Taxes used the opportunity to also express his appreciation for the high profile visit. He further encouraged the meeting to also work on easing challenges in the cashew trade which is currently facing serious challenges. In his contribution, the Ag.
He expressed similar sentiments. Commissioner General Darboe, encouraged the learning of best practices among our sister institutions and governments which is the best way forward for sustainable development. He also encouraged his counterpart to endeavour to earn political support from the Bissau authorities as a means of being able to sustain efforts in meeting the revenue targets set for him.
