Thursday, March 28, 2024

Gambia Signs Cooperation with Russia for Visa Exemption

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PRESS RELEASE, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

 

The Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude and conveyed best wishes to President
Adama Barrow. This was revealed during an interview with the media by the Russian Foreign
Minister, Mr. Mickhail Bagnodov. He said Russian is happy with the new developments in The
Gambia and noted that with stability there will be socio-economic development. He said it will also
provide a conducive environment for good collaboration between the countries.

During the visit, Bagnodov and Honourable Ousainou Darbo signed a bilateral agreement for visa exemption of official passport holders. This will facilitate for business people and officials to move freely between the two counties.

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The Gambia and Russia will engage in regular consultations to further work on other sectors such as
trade, tourism, training of personal and security. It was noted that the common agenda of terrorism
and drug trafficking was also their concern.


The Gambian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad,
Hounourable Darbo said the relationship with Russia is stronger and that there is diplomatic relations
between the two countries which opens doors for their citizens.

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