Her Excellency Vice president Isatou Saidy congratulates the outgoing ambassador & Cuban medical team.

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The Cuban medical team.

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President Jammeh poses for photographers after the dinner.President is flanked by the outgoing ambassador Fofana & The First Lady Zineb yahya Jammeh.

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Pictures taken by sulayman Gassama
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The President Dr Alhaji Yahya Jammeh on Friday hosted a dinner in honour of the outgoing Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Morrikie Fofana and the Cuban Medical team.

 

Speaking on the occasion the Vice President Isatou Njie-Saidy praised High Commissioner Fofana for strengthening the bilateral relations existing between the Gambia and Sierra Leone. Mrs Njie-Saidy also thanked Mr Fofana and wished him success in his future endeavours. She also noted with appreciation the positive contributions made by the Cuban Medical team to national development.

 

Speaking earlier, the Interior Secretary Ousman Badjie who's also overseeing the Foreign Affairs department described High Commissioner Fofana as a seasoned diplomat who has made significant contribution to the enhancement and strengthening of relations between his country and the Gambia.

 

Secretary of State Badjie also used the occasion to express profound gratitude to the government and people of Cuba for their solidarity. The Health Secretary Yankuba Gassama expressed similar sentiments.

 

For his part, High Commissioner Fofana hailed Gambians for their hospitality. The Director of Press and Public Relations Marcel Thomasi chaired the occasion.

Reported by Lamin SM Jaiteh.