On September 19, H.E. Ambassador Liu Jin paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Yakuba A. Drammeh, the Chief of Defense Staff of The Gambia Armed Forces.

Both sides praised the bilateral military relationship and expressed their willingness to further deepen military exchanges and cooperation between China and The Gambia. They agreed to work together to implement the Global Security Initiative and make positive contributions to regional and global security and stability.

Lieutenant General Yakuba A. Drammeh spoke highly of the achievements of the Third China-Africa Peace and Security Forum and expressed gratitude for China’s support in the development of The Gambia Armed Forces. He stated that The Gambia Armed Forces will adhere to the one-China policy and remain committed to developing friendly China-Gambia relations.