Ministry of Foreign Affairs-The Gambia

𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐣𝐢𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚-𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦

𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Hon. Sering Modou Njie, participated in the 2026 Korea–Africa Business Forum held on 2 June 2026 in Seoul, Republic of Korea, on the sidelines of the 2026 Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Hon. Njie participated as a panelist during Session III on “Critical Minerals and Energy Cooperation for Korea–Africa Co-Prosperity,” where he joined fellow African ministers and senior representatives in discussions on strengthening strategic partnerships between Africa and Korea in the areas of energy, industrial development, technology transfer, and sustainable investment.

In his intervention, Minister Njie emphasized that Africa’s vast critical mineral resources and growing energy potential present significant opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation with the Republic of Korea. He noted that Africa seeks partnerships that go beyond the traditional model of extracting and exporting raw materials, and instead promote industrialization, value addition, technology transfer, infrastructure development, and job creation.

The Minister highlighted The Gambia’s commitment to advancing renewable energy development, improving energy access, and creating an enabling environment for green investment and sustainable economic growth. He identified renewable energy infrastructure, particularly solar energy, capacity building, technical training, green technology transfer, climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and digital connectivity as key areas for enhanced cooperation between The Gambia and the Republic of Korea.

Hon. Njie further outlined the significant strides made by The Gambia under the leadership of His Excellency President Adama Barrow in transforming the country’s energy sector through investments in renewable energy, rural electrification, and energy infrastructure. He noted that these efforts have contributed to expanding access to electricity, improving energy security, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and strengthening climate resilience.

The Minister underscored that successful Korea–Africa cooperation in critical minerals and energy should be anchored on the principles of mutual benefit, shared prosperity, local value addition, sustainable and responsible practices, technology and knowledge transfer, and investments in infrastructure and connectivity. He stressed that such cooperation should focus not only on resources, but also on transformation, innovation, sustainability, and human development.

The Forum provided an important platform for strengthening dialogue between African countries and the Republic of Korea and for exploring new opportunities to advance sustainable economic cooperation and shared prosperity.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐥.

𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Hon. Sering Modou Njie, held a bilateral meeting with his Korean counterpart, H.E. Cho Hyun, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, on 2nd June 2026 on the sidelines of the 2026 Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

The Minister was accompanied by Ms. Fatou Kinneh Jobe, Permanent Secretary II at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Masanneh N. Kinteh, Ambassador of the Republic of The Gambia to the Republic of Korea with residence in Beijing and Ms. Mama Drammeh, Counsellor at The Gambia Embassy in China.

The bilateral meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to review the longstanding relations between The Gambia and the Republic of Korea and to explore avenues for further strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The meeting also underscored the shared commitment of both countries to deepening bilateral engagement and expanding development cooperation.

During the meeting, Hon. Sering Modou Njie conveyed the fraternal greetings and best wishes of His Excellency President Adama Barrow to His Excellency President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea and reaffirmed The Gambia’s commitment to further strengthening the cordial and mutually beneficial relations between the two countries.

Minister Njie expressed The Gambia’s profound appreciation for the Republic of Korea’s continued support to the country’s national development priorities, particularly in the areas of agriculture, youth empowerment, skills development, institutional capacity building, security sector support, and democratic governance. He noted that Korea’s assistance has contributed significantly to The Gambia’s socio-economic development efforts and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest for the benefit of both countries.

Both Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation between The Gambia and the Republic of Korea in the areas of agriculture, digital transformation, education, trade, investment, infrastructure development, and climate resilience.

The meeting concluded with both sides expressing satisfaction with the steady growth of relations between The Gambia and the Republic of Korea and reaffirming their commitment to working together to advance shared development goals and prosperity for their peoples.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚–𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐥

𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Hon. Sering Modou Njie, led The Gambia’s delegation to the 2026 Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held in Seoul, Republic of Korea from 31st May to 2nd June 2026. The Minister was accompanied by Ms. Fatou Kinneh Jobe, Permanent Secretary II at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Masanneh N. Kinteh, Ambassador of the Republic of The Gambia to the Republic of Korea with residence in Beijing, and other senior government officials.

The Meeting brought together Foreign Ministers and Heads of Delegation from African countries, representatives of the African Union and key continental institutions, alongside the Government of the Republic of Korea, to review progress made since the 2024 Korea–Africa Summit and to further strengthen cooperation aimed at promoting shared prosperity, sustainable growth and resilience.

The Ministerial Meeting was preceded by the Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) held on 31 May 2026, during which The Gambia was represented by Ms. Fatou Kinneh Jobe, Permanent Secretary II at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In her intervention, Permanent Secretary Jobe reaffirmed The Gambia’s commitment to strengthening the Korea–Africa partnership and emphasized the importance of translating the commitments of the partnership into concrete and measurable outcomes that directly benefit the peoples of Africa and Korea. She further highlighted the importance of strengthening monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure the effective implementation of agreed initiatives.

Addressing the Ministerial Meeting held on 1 June 2026, on the theme “Strengthening Economic Cooperation – Promoting Shared Prosperity and Sustainable Growth,” Hon. Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed the fraternal greetings and best wishes of His Excellency President Adama Barrow to his brother, His Excellency President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea, reaffirming the strong and cordial relations between The Gambia and the Republic of Korea. Minister Njie underscored the importance of enhanced Korea–Africa cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure development, technology transfer, agricultural modernization, energy, digital transformation, and human capital development. He noted that stronger partnerships in these areas are essential for creating opportunities for young people, strengthening economic resilience, and accelerating sustainable development across Africa.

Minister Njie welcomed and reaffirmed The Gambia’s support for the 2026 Korea–Africa Joint Statement, which seeks to deepen practical and mutually beneficial cooperation between Korea and African countries. He commended the Republic of Korea for its continued support to The Gambia’s national development priorities, particularly through initiatives aimed at improving food security, expanding technical and vocational education and training, promoting innovation, and strengthening governance institutions. He also acknowledged Korea’s support for peacebuilding and institutional strengthening initiatives in Africa, including assistance to The Gambia’s transitional justice process.

Hon. Minister Njie further welcomed the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between The Gambia and the Korea-Africa Foundation, noting that it represents an important step towards strengthening people-to-people exchanges and expanding practical cooperation between the two countries.

The Meeting concluded with the adoption of the 2026 Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Joint Statement, which reaffirmed the commitment of Korea and African countries to deepen cooperation in areas including trade and investment, infrastructure development, digital transformation, education, food security, climate action, health, peace and security, and people-to-people exchanges.

The participation of The Gambia in the 2026 Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting reflects the Government’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the Republic of Korea and advancing strategic partnerships that contribute to national development, economic transformation, and the well-being of the Gambian people.

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄

𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚

𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad expresses its concern regarding recent reports of incidents and tensions involving foreign nationals in the Republic of South Africa.

The reported developments, which have affected nationals from several countries, have generated understandable concern among migrant communities and attracted significant public attention. Such incidents are regrettable and have the potential to undermine the long-standing values of African solidarity, peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and regional integration that continue to bind the peoples of our continent.

The Government of The Gambia takes note of the official condemnation of xenophobic violence by the Government of the Republic of South Africa and welcomes the reaffirmed commitment of the South African authorities to uphold constitutional protections and the rule of law for all persons residing within the
country, irrespective of nationality or background.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad is actively engaging with the Gambian Mission in Pretoria concerning the welfare, safety, and well-being of Gambian nationals residing in South Africa. The Ministry remains in close contact with the relevant South African authorities, as well as representatives of the Gambian community, while closely monitoring developments on the ground.

In light of the prevailing situation, the Ministry advises Gambian nationals residing in South Africa to:
• Remain calm, vigilant, and security-conscious at all times;
• Avoid areas affected by demonstrations, protests, or public disturbances;
• Refrain from engaging in confrontations or activities that may compromise their safety and well-being;
• Ensure that all travel and identification documents remain valid and readily accessible;
• Maintain regular communication with family members and trusted community networks; and
• Stay in close contact with the Gambian Mission in Pretoria for updates, guidance, and consular assistance where necessary.

The Gambian Mission in Pretoria will continue to assess developments and provide the necessary consular support and assistance to Gambian citizens as required. Additional measures may be considered should circumstances warrant further intervention and support.

The Government of The Gambia reiterates its unwavering commitment to the protection, safety, and welfare of Gambian citizens abroad and calls for calm, restraint, tolerance, respect for human dignity, and adherence to the rule of law.

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𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐰

𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad notes with serious concern the recent social media reports alleging abuse of domestic staff involving The Gambia’s Embassy in Moscow.
Upon becoming aware of the matter, the Ministry immediately initiated inquiries and instructed that a thorough investigation be conducted in order to establish the facts and enable the Ministry to take an informed decision.

The Ministry wishes to underscore that it treats allegations of misconduct involving diplomatic personnel with the utmost seriousness. The Ministry remains firmly committed to professionalism, accountability, respect for human dignity, and the highest standards of conduct within its diplomatic missions abroad.

In this regard, the necessary due diligence and administrative procedures will be followed to ensure that the matter is addressed fairly, transparently, and in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the public service and diplomatic corps.

The public is assured that the Ministry will take the necessary actions based on the outcome of the investigations.

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad is pleased to announce the successful completion of a Diplomatic Training Programme for Foreign Service Officers in Beijing, People’s Republic of China, which was held from 8th to 21st May 2026.

The seminar, sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and organized by the Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO), brought together thirty-five (35) Foreign Service Officials from the Ministry, including staff at headquarters and diplomats serving in various Gambian Diplomatic Missions abroad.

The two-week programme focused on diplomacy, governance, international relations, public diplomacy, diplomatic negotiation, international law, and China’s development experience. Participants also took part in practical negotiation and simulation exercises aimed at strengthening strategic communication, teamwork, leadership, and consensus-building skills.

The programme provided valuable exposure to China’s modernization efforts, governance model, Belt and Road Initiative cooperation, and South-South partnerships.

This initiative forms part of the Ministry’s broader objective of continuously building the capacity and professional competence of Gambian diplomats and Foreign Service Officials, both at headquarters and in the country’s diplomatic missions abroad, in order to effectively advance The Gambia’s foreign policy and national development priorities.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad expresses sincere appreciation to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for its continued collaboration and support to The Gambia, particularly in strengthening the institutional and human resource capacity of the Ministry through diplomatic training, human capacity development, and international cooperation initiatives.

The successful completion of the programme further reaffirms the strong and growing bilateral relations, mutual cooperation, and longstanding friendship between The Gambia and China.

📖 𝐌𝐎𝐅𝐀 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 – 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad is pleased to present the inaugural edition of its Quarterly Newsletter, highlighting key diplomatic engagements, bilateral and multilateral cooperation, migration and diaspora initiatives, institutional developments, and activities undertaken by the Ministry including those carried out through The Gambia’s Missions abroad during the reporting period.

This edition reflects The Gambia’s continued commitment to strengthening international partnerships, advancing national interests, and promoting effective diplomacy at bilateral, regional, and multilateral levels.

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𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐣𝐢𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: On Tuesday, 19th May 2026, the Hon. Minister Sering Modou Njie held a series of bilateral engagements with diplomatic envoys, development partners, and private sector stakeholders aimed at strengthening cooperation and advancing The Gambia’s foreign policy and development priorities.

𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃
The Minister first received Ms. Julita Baś, Chargée d’Affaires and Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Dakar, accompanied by Ms. Anna Rosenthal, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Dakar, and Mr. Hussein Diab Ghanem, Honorary Consul of Poland to The Gambia.

During the meeting, Hon. Minister Njie extended The Gambia Government’s appreciation to the Government of Poland for its continued support and cooperation. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and exploring avenues to further enhance collaboration in areas including institutional support, capacity building and security sector reforms.

The Minister also underscored the need for both countries to deepen cooperation in the education sector, particularly through scholarship opportunities and educational exchange initiatives, while commending the Polish Government for its support in these areas.

𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐘𝐀
The Minister later received H.E. Munsef M.H. Naseeb, Ambassador of Libya to The Gambia, who paid a farewell courtesy call on Hon. Minister Sering Modou Njie following the completion of his diplomatic tenure in The Gambia.

During the meeting, Ambassador Naseeb expressed profound appreciation to Hon. Minister Njie, staff at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Government of The Gambia for the support, cooperation and cordial relations extended to him throughout his tenure in the country. He commended the longstanding brotherly relations between Libya and The Gambia and acknowledged the level of cooperation that continues to exist between the two nations in areas of mutual interest.

Discussions also focused on bilateral cooperation and ways to further strengthen relations between The Gambia and Libya, particularly in areas relating to migration and other sectors of mutual concern.

Hon. Minister Njie thanked Ambassador Naseeb for his service and valuable contribution towards strengthening the cordial relations between The Gambia and Libya during his tenure. The Minister wished him success in his future endeavours and reaffirmed The Gambia Government’s commitment to continued collaboration with Libya in order to further consolidate and enhance the longstanding bilateral ties between the two countries.

𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐘
Hon. Minister Sering Modou Njie also received H.E. Klaus Botzet, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to The Gambia, for discussions aimed at further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between The Gambia and Germany.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to discuss issues of mutual interest and ongoing cooperation between the two countries.

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒
Hon. Minister Njie also held discussions with Mr. Karl Frederick Paul, Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in The Gambia. The meeting provided an opportunity for discussions on various areas of development cooperation and issues of mutual interest between the Government of The Gambia and the United Nations system.

The series of engagements also included a meeting between the Minister and Mandisa Mashologu, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The meeting served as an opportunity for the UNDP Resident Representative to brief the Minister on the organisation’s activities and provide updates on project implementation and interventions undertaken during the second quarter of the year in support of The Gambia’s development priorities.

𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
Hon. Minister Njie also received Mr. Dennis Elverir, Turkish entrepreneur based in The Gambia. Discussions centred on investment opportunities especially on renewable and solar energy development and potential areas of economic cooperation aimed at supporting The Gambia’s development agenda and promoting private sector engagement.