DAKAR: Visit of Minister of State for External Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan to the Republic of The Gambia and the Republic of Senegal

DAKAR: Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and
Parliamentary Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan will be paying an official visit to
the Republic of The Gambia and to the Republic of Senegal from 1-5 November
2021. This will be his first visit to both the countries.

During his visit to The Gambia from 1-2 November 2021, MoS will hold a
bilateral meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation
and Gambians abroad Dr. Mamadou Tangara apart from calling on the President of
the Republic of The Gambia H.E. Mr. Adama Barrow. Some agreements / MoUs are
also expected to be signed during the visit. MoS will also interact with the
Indian community in The Gambia.

During his visit to Senegal from 4-5 November 2021, MoS will Co-Chair the Third
India-Senegal Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), with Minister of Foreign Affairs
and Senegalese abroad Mrs. Aissata Tall Sall. MoS will call on President of the
Republic of Senegal H.E. Mr. Macky Sall. During the visit, MoS will also meet
Minister of Armed Forces Mr. Sidiki Kaba and other dignitaries. Some agreements
/ MoUs are expected to be signed during the visit. He will address the Indian
Community in Dakar.

India enjoys warm, friendly and cordial relations with The Gambia and Senegal.
Over the years, India has been at the forefront in capacity building of the
youth of The Gambia and Senegal. The visit of MoS will help in sustaining the
momentum in our bilateral ties with both these countries.