President Adama Barrow, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mamadou Tangara, and the OIC delegation
By Buba Gagigo
President Adama Barrow held discussions on Friday with a high-level delegation from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at the State House in Banjul. The meeting focused on pressing issues affecting the Muslim Ummah and strategies for collective action.
According to a statement from the State House, President Barrow emphasized the urgency of addressing critical situations in Palestine and Sudan, calling for unified interventions by the Islamic Ummah.
“His Excellency President Adama Barrow received a delegation from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Headquarters today at the State House in Banjul. The meeting focused on significant issues concerning the Muslim Ummah and the OIC’s role in addressing them. President Barrow highlighted urgent matters such as the situations in Palestine and Sudan, calling for immediate intervention from the Islamic Ummah,” State House announced.The State House statement disclosed that during the discussions, H.E. Ambassador Yousef M.S. Aldobeay, OIC Assistant Secretary General, outlined a proposed three-year development roadmap aimed at fostering growth and addressing challenges faced by member states.
“President Barrow assured the Secretariat that the proposal for the roadmap would be considered, reiterating his desire to engage OIC members in turning strong commitments into actionable solutions for the challenges faced by the Ummah. “It is time to move from ceremonial statements to actual actions to solve these problems,” he emphasized. He added that collaborating would strengthen relationships and foster mutual support to achieve the desired outcomes,” State House said.The Statehouse statement also mentioned that Amb. Aldobeay praised President Barrow’s leadership and extended gratitude for The Gambia’s successful hosting of the 15th OIC Summit in May. He described the event as a testament to The Gambia’s critical role in advancing OIC objectives and promoting unity among member states.
“H.E. Aldobeay acknowledged President Barrow’s exceptional leadership in promoting unity, cooperation, and development among OIC member states. The delegation, led by Foreign Minister Honorable Mamadou Tangara and accompanied by the Gambian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Omar G. Sillah, included Mr. Yankuba Dibba, CEO of the OIC Banjul Office, and other technical staff,” State House said.