On September 28, the Chinese Embassy in The Gambia held a reception to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. H.E. Ambassador Liu Jin and more than 300 guests attended the reception, including H.E. Lady Chilel Jawara, wife of the late Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, Hon. Chief Justice Edrissa M. O. Faal, Cabinet Ministers, National Assembly Members, Heads of Diplomatic Missions in The Gambia, Gambian friends from all walks of life, and representatives of overseas Chinese.
H.E. Ambassador Liu Jin highlighted the remarkable achievements China has made over the past 77 years under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. He reviewed the past decade since the restoration of diplomatic relations between China and The Gambia, noting that practical cooperation has delivered tangible benefits to the people while the friendship between the two countries has grown stronger with the passage of time. He expressed his hope that China and The Gambia will work together to write a new chapter in building a shared future. Ambassador Liu also bid farewell on completion of his tour of duty, expressing his confidence in and expectations for the future of China-Gambia relations.
On behalf of the Gambian government, Hon. Lamin Jabbi, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy congratulated China on its National Day and spoke highly of China’s development achievements. He praised China’s equal-footed cooperation in supporting the development of The Gambia and other countries of the Global South, noting that Gambia-China cooperation is what genuine partnership looks like, “not grand gestures alone, but consistent, tangible and practical cooperation that touches real lives.” He also expressed appreciation for H.E. Ambassador Liu’s contributions during his tenure. He reaffirmed The Gambia’s commitment to the one-China policy and its willingness to further deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Chinese and Gambian musicians jointly performed celebrated pieces from both countries, which was warmly welcomed by the audience.