Fatou Touray CEO Kerr Fatou, Chinese Deputy Ambassador Zhou Ningyu, and Mr Zhang, Press Officer Chinese Embassy in The Gambia.
By Buba Gagigo
In a move to strengthen ties and foster understanding, Chinese Deputy Ambassador to the Gambia, Zhou Ningyu, paid a visit to Kerr Fatou Media on Tuesday. The meeting, a testament to the importance of the media in building bridges between nations, saw Ambassador Zhou expressing gratitude for Kerr Fatou’s fair and balanced reporting of China-Gambia relations.
Kerr Fatou CEO, Fatou Touray, warmly welcomed the Ambassador and echoed the sentiment of fostering a positive and mutually beneficial partnership between the two countries. She emphasized the crucial role the media plays in promoting understanding and cooperation, highlighting Kerr Fatou’s commitment to responsible journalism that fosters cross-cultural dialogue.
Ambassador Zhou Ningyu commended Kerr Fatou Media for maintaining ethical reporting standards and acknowledged their coverage of the China-Gambia relationship. He expressed admiration for the media house’s active efforts in sharing stories of friendship between the two countries.
“We are very impressed by your work, especially your very active efforts in reporting on China-Gambian friendship stories. We know you are very, very professional and highly efficient. On every big occasion, we always see the Kerr Fatou reporters. So this is why I told the ambassador that I must visit you and exchange views with you and your work colleagues to discuss how we better introduce our good stories, especially the bilateral cooperation of friendship stories to a broader audience of the Gambia, the smiling cost,” the Chinese Deputy Ambassador Zhou Ningyu said.
Acknowledging the visit, Fatou Touray, the CEO of Kerr Fatou, thanked Deputy Ambassador Zhou and affirmed her media house’s dedication to continuing reporting on the Gambia-China relationship. She emphasized the impact of the longstanding relationship on ordinary Gambians and expressed the media’s commitment to amplifying the positive aspects of the collaboration.
“The longstanding connection between the Gambia and China spans various collaborative efforts and areas of support for the Gambia. As a media entity, our primary focus is on how this relationship impacts our country and its people, particularly the ordinary Gambians whose voices we amplify.
The partnership between the Republic of the Gambia and China has positively impacted thousands of Gambians, and we aim to highlight and amplify the positive aspects of this relationship. In addition to showcasing the strong bond between the two nations, we are keen on exploring and presenting the cultural facets of the Chinese people – their traditions, activities, and contributions to Africa.
We express our gratitude for your visit and look forward to further collaboration to effectively convey and celebrate the positive dimensions of the Gambia-China relationship.” She said.The relationship between China and the Gambia is characterized by mutual respect and cooperation, encompassing diplomatic ties, economic partnerships, and cultural exchanges. China’s involvement in infrastructure development projects in the Gambia has contributed to the country’s socio-economic progress. Both nations underscored the importance of dialogue and collaboration in addressing regional and global challenges, aiming for greater understanding and shared prosperity. This relationship seeks to benefit the citizens of both countries and contribute to stability and development in the region.