Egypt’s
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s commitment to further
strengthening cooperation with the Republic of The Gambia across various
fields, particularly in trade, investment, development and the health sector,
building on the longstanding partnership between the two countries.
This came during a
telephone call the president received from President Adama Barrow of The
Gambia, which addressed the distinguished bilateral relations and ways to
advance joint co-operation in a manner that serves the interests of both
brotherly nations.
The President
highlighted Egypt’s keenness to build on successful cooperation in the health
sector, notably the establishment of the Egyptian Medical Center in Banjul in
December 2015, while emphasizing the importance of expanding collaboration in
development and economic domains.
For his part,
President Barrow expressed his appreciation for the notable progress achieved
in bilateral relations, reaffirming his country’s aspiration to broaden cooperation
with Egypt and deepen partnership frameworks in various sectors.
The two leaders
agreed to continue coordination to further enhance development and economic cooperation.
The call also
addressed regional developments, where President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s
ongoing efforts to restore stability in the Middle East and mitigate the impact
of current tensions.
Discussions further
covered developments in West Africa and avenues to support peace, security and
sustainable development across the African continent.
President Barrow
commended, in this respect, Egypt’s constructive role in promoting regional
stability, expressing his country’s interest in strengthening coordination with
Egypt to maintain peace and security in the region.
Source: The Egyptian Gazette