Lech Kaczynski, President of the Republic of Poland writes:
"Excellency, Honourable Mr. President,
On behalf of myself and the Polish nation, I would like to convey to you my best wishes and my sincere congratulations on the occasion of the National Day of The Republic of The Gambia.
May I express my belief that the existing friendly cooperation between our countries will continue developing and will be enriched by new initiatives for the good wealth of our nations.
Please accept, Mr. President, my wishes of personal health and happiness, as well as prosperity for the people of the Republic of The Gambia on its way of a sustainable development.
With my highest consideration"
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Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Italian Republic, writes:
"On the occasion of the celebration of the National Day, I wish to convey to you on behalf of the Italian people and personally the best wishes for the prosperity of the People of The Gambia.
Confiding that the relationships between our countries will find positive inspiration for further development , I express my wishes for the well-being of your Excellency."
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Karolos Papoulias, President of the Hellenic Republic of Greece writes:
"On the occasion of Your country's National Day. I would like to extend to Your Excellency, on behalf of the people of Greece and on my own behalf, warm congratulations and sincere wishes for the progress and prosperity of the people of The Gambia as well as for Your personal well-being".
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Bashar Al-Assad, President of the Syrian Arab Republic writes:
"Your Excellency,
On the occasion of the National Day of Gambia, I have great pleasure in extending, on behalf of the Syrian Arab people and on my own behalf, our sincere congratulations to Your Excellency and to the friendly people of Gambia.
I also express, my best wishes for your good health and happiness and for the continued progress and prosperity of your people.
Please accept, your excellency, the assurances of my highest esteem."
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Zeljko Komic, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina writes:
"Your Excellency,
On the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Gambia. It is my honor to convey to Your Excellency, on behalf of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina and my own, our sincere congratulations and warm wishes for prosperity of the friendly people of the Republic of Gambia and for your personal well being and happiness.
I avail myself of this opportunity to express my readiness to join efforts with you in developing friendly relations cooperation between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of The Gambia in the interest of peace and stability in the world.
With best wishes of prosperity for your country and health and happiness for you personally. Please accept Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration."
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Tijan A. Bah, Charge D'Affair Gambia Embassy, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran writes:
"Your Excellency,
On behalf of the members of staff of the Gambia Embassy and their families, Gambians resident here and friends of The Gambia in Tehran, I take this opportunity to convey our warmest congratulations to Your Excellency, the First Lady and the First Family on the happy occasion of the 45th Independence celebration.
Sir, it is noticeable without any shadow of doubt that YOU have elevated The Gambia and her citizens to a higher status the world over.
Your Excellency have gained us Respect and Dignity both at home and in the Diaspora, and have significantly improved the quality of lives of all Gambians in every aspect.
The world has witnessed your resounding achievements which have propelled The Gambia into a steady path of development in line with our Vision 2020.
I pray that Allah (Subhana Hu Wa Talla) guide and protect Your Excellency in achieving your ambitions in transforming this small nation into the most developed state in the world.
We will therefore continue to pray, support and rally behind your dynamic leadership throughout."
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Abba Daffeh, Deputy Chief Drive Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad.
The messages reads:
"Your Excellency Mr. President,
I have the honour and pleasure to present my best wishes and sincere congratulations on the occasion of the 45th Anniversary of the Independence of our dear country.
On this occasion of exchange of goodwill please allow me Your Excellency to express my sincere thanks and that of my entire family and profound gratitude for the medal you conferred on me out of Your Excellency's extreme generosity, honesty and patriotism.
While wishing Your Excellency and your great family continuous health and happiness and the Gambian government and people more progress, peace and prosperity, please Sir, accept the assurance of my highest consideration".
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Abdoulie Boye, Kanilai Farm Manager, Janjanbureh, CRR
"I write with profound gratitude to thank and convey my congratulation to you for the Forth Fifth Independence Anniversary.
Your Excellency, we all witness and see the success and achievements you underscored since 22nd July 1994, not only for The Gambia but the sub-region and world at large.
I pray for your long life, good health and may Allah guide and protect you to continue serving the nation with the intention of changing the better life of your people with self reliance, good health, good proper education and peace to prevail in The Gambia and beyond.
Thank you Sir"