President Adama Barrow Wednesday commended the Republic of Bangladesh for the co-deployment of troops for UN Peace Missions.
He made the statement during an audience with the highest-ranking official of the Bangladeshi army, General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, at the State House in Banjul.
The President expressed optimism that the relationship with Bangladesh would go beyond the co-deployment of peace troopers, noting that the two countries had shared values as members of the OIC and had responsibilities to develop their countries.
He mapped out other areas to strengthen their bilateral relationship, covering other strategic partnerships that would enrich The Gambia’s Security Sector Reform (SSR).
“The Gambia has much to learn from the Bangladeshi experience, a major UN troop contributor for peace missions,” he said.
On behalf of The Gambia and Gambians, President Barrow extended his gratitude to his Bangladeshi colleague, the President and Prime Minister for the support provided to co-deploy peace troopers for the UN, a model from which others could learn.
Gen. Ahmed expressed gratitude for The Gambia’s role in the Rohingya issue. He informed President Barrow that his delegation’s assessment revealed opportunities for The Gambia and Bangladesh to partner “for a successful joint journey”, adding that he observed professionalism in the Gambian Armed Forces.