An unprecedented meeting for strengthened collaboration
This is the first time that such an important delegation, both governmental and commercial, will visit The Gambia for strategic discussions on trade and investment. The leaders of the two countries intend to lay the foundations for pragmatic and direct cooperation, going beyond the traditional approach centered on speeches and presentations that often take a long time to translate into concrete actions.
Ambitious objectives for a lasting partnership
Organized in collaboration by GiEPA (Gambian Investment and Export Promotion Agency), the Gambian High Commission in Senegal and APIX (Agency for the Promotion of Investments and Major Works of Senegal), the forum has several objectives :
– Strengthen existing bilateral relations between the two countries.
– Promote trade and investments within the sub-region.
– Support the effective implementation of the ECOWAS protocol on trade, free movement of people, goods and services.
– Encourage the sharing of knowledge and best practices between the two investment promotion agencies.
A ceremony rich in symbols
Among the highlights, the forum will welcome the Senegalese Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, as guest of honor, accompanied by a delegation of more than ten Senegalese ministers. On the Gambian side, the event will be chaired by His Excellency Muhammed BS Jallow, Vice President of the Republic, surrounded by members of the Gambian Cabinet as well as eminent personalities from the public and private sectors.
To close, a cultural gala dinner will celebrate this renewed collaboration, marking the start of a new era in relations between the two countries.
An opportunity to seize for the sub-region
The Gambia-Senegal Economic Forum promises to be a powerful lever to boost bilateral trade and investment, while consolidating ties between the two West African neighbors. This exchange framework could also inspire other similar initiatives in the sub-region, thus contributing to accumulated economic integration within ECOWAS.
