Banjul, 18 September 2021 (TDI): Dmitry Kurakov, the Ambassador of Russia to Senegal, held a meeting with Hon Sheikh Omar Faye, Defense Minister of Gambia, along with their administration.
The meeting was regarding their participation of delegation in exercises and exchange of aircraft. Whereas, administration wished for the cooperation of the military sector with Russia. Both sides established diplomatic relations in 1965. The relations were established again right after the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
This meeting will help strengthen the bilateral relation between Moscow and Banjul. Also, cooperate in areas of mutual interests i.e. trade, economy, military, and banking system.