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Islamic Development Bank Strengthens Relationship with Gambia

Oguntade Adedoyin

Nov 14, 2023 — 1 min read

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Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, the President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), met with Gambian President H.E. Adama Barrow on Saturday, November 11, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to enhance collaboration between IsDB and The Gambia. This follows their prior discussion on January 29, 2023, in Banjul. They evaluated advancements in infrastructure and education initiatives supported by IsDB.

President Barrow showed gratitude for the consistent support and goodwill of the Islamic Development Bank, emphasizing its crucial role in The Gambia's development. He noted that these achievements are evidence of mutual partnerships.

Dr. Al Jasser praised the progress made in The Gambia under President Barrow's leadership, specifically highlighting important milestones such as the completion of the Bertil Harding Highway, the Brikama Power Plant, and the start of academic operations at the University of The Gambia's Faraba Campus.

The leaders discussed the successful completion of projects worth around $30 million, which align strategically with The Gambia's 2023-2027 National Development Plan. Dr. Al Jasser assured President Barrow of the Bank's commitment to supporting the plan through various financial mechanisms tailored to The Gambia's growth and development needs.

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