Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, received Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara on Wednesday at the ministry’s headquarters in Rabat. Tangara carried a message from Gambian President Adama Barrow to King Mohammed VI.
During their bilateral talks, Bourita formally received the message, followed by Tangara addressing the media. He described his visit as an opportunity to express gratitude for Morocco’s support in ensuring the success of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit held in Gambia.
Tangara emphasized Gambia’s role as the current chair of the OIC and highlighted King Mohammed VI’s critical contributions as Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee. “The President of Gambia wished to consult the King on pressing issues facing the Islamic world,” Tangara said.
The 15th Islamic Summit Conference convened in Banjul in May 2024 under the theme “Promoting Unity and Solidarity through Dialogue for Sustainable Development.” Leaders from OIC member states gathered to discuss pressing political issues, including the Palestinian cause.
Tangara extended heartfelt thanks to King Mohammed VI, referring to him as the Commander of the Faithful, for facilitating opportunities for Gambians to perform the Hajj. He also lauded Morocco’s ongoing support for Gambia and its citizens.
The Gambian Foreign Minister praised the robust bilateral ties between Morocco and Gambia, mentioning discussions with Bourita on regional matters. “I always appreciate speaking with Minister Bourita, a wise leader whose counsel helps shape positions that honor both our nations and Africa as a whole,” Tangara remarked.
Relations between Morocco and Gambia have notably strengthened in recent years, marked by Gambia’s opening of a consulate general in Dakhla in January 2020. During the third session of the Morocco-Gambia Joint Cooperation Commission in January 2024, Tangara reiterated Gambia’s unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and its autonomy plan for resolving the Sahara issue, calling it the only credible and realistic solution.
This diplomatic engagement underscores the enduring partnership and mutual respect between the two nations, with both sides expressing commitment to furthering cooperation in various fields.
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