Deputy PM & FM Ishaq Dar, The Gambian President Adama Barrow underscore the importance of reinvigorating bilateral relations

BANJUL, May 05 (SABAH): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a bilateral meeting with President of the Republic of The Gambia Adama Barrow on the sidelines of the 15th OIC Islamic Summit Conference being held in Banjul, The Gambia.

Ishaq Dar congratulated President Barrow on the successful holding of the 15th OIC Summit and appreciated the fact that The Gambia had highlighted the critical issue of Islamophobia through the platform of the OIC Summit.

President Barrow expressed his deep appreciation for the high-level participation by Pakistan at the 15th OIC Summit. He said that as Chair of the Summit, The Gambia hoped to engage with the Ummah on different issues.

The two leaders underscored the importance of reinvigorating the bilateral relations and enhanced cooperation in diverse areas like trade, agriculture, education, tourism. Pakistan will offer training programmes for diplomats and military personnel from The Gambia.