The Malaysian High Commissioner to The Gambia Dr Shazelina Zainul Abidin presented copies of her Letters of Credence to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr Mamadou Tangara in his office in Banjul on Monday.
According to a statement by the foreign ministry, the Government of The Gambia and the Government of Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to continue strengthening bilateral cooperation for the mutual interest of both countries.
The statement said: “Following exchange of diplomatic pleasantries, Minister Tangara welcomed the Malaysian Diplomat to The Gambia and extended felicitations and best wishes from the President of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency Adama Barrow, to the Prime Minister, Government and people of Malaysia.
“The Honourable Minister used the opportunity to assure Ambassador Zainul Abidin of Gambian support and collaboration in strengthening the excellent bilateral relation between the two countries. The Foreign Minister expressed Gambia’s appreciation to the numerous support rendered to The Gambia especially in the field of education. He informed the Malaysian High Commissioner that The Gambia withheld its hosting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in 2019 due to the situation of the country at the time.
“For her part, the Malaysian High Commissioner to The Gambia Dr. Shazelina Zainul Abidin expressed Malaysia’s resolve to continue strengthening bilateral cooperation with The Gambia in a host of areas notably in capacity building for junior Diplomats and Gambian students aiming for University education in Malaysia. Ambassador Zainul Abidin expressed Malaysia’s readiness in helping The Gambia host a successful OIC summit in 2022.”
