The Senegalese Inspector General of Police, General Mame Seydou Ndour, made a five-day working visit to The Gambia from January 7 to 11, 2025. He was warmly welcomed at the Banjul International Airport by senior officers of The Gambia Police Force, including AIG Ebrima Bah, AIG Pateh Jallow, and CP Buba Sarr.

The delegation was then escorted to their hotel, where they prepared for their upcoming engagements. These included visits to the Senegalese Embassy in The Gambia and the Senegalo-Gambia Permanent Secretariat. These visits, which took place on Tuesday afternoon, January 7, 2025, marked the official start of General Ndour’s working engagements in The Gambia.

During the visits, General Ndour and his team focused on strengthening bilateral relations and fostering collaboration in regional security matters. The GPF reports that at the Senegalese Embassy, General Ndour’s delegation discussed these issues with officials from the embassy. They also visited the Senegalo-Gambia Permanent Secretariat, where they met with representatives from both countries to further the cooperation between their police forces.

The GPF has stated that this visit is a significant step towards enhancing the already strong ties between The Gambia and Senegal. The official start of the working engagements of General Ndour and his team highlights the commitment of both countries to promoting security and cooperation in the region.

The GPF also reports that General Ndour and his delegation were impressed with the warm reception and hospitality of their hosts. They have expressed their gratitude for the arrangements made by the GPF and look forward to productive discussions during their stay in The Gambia.

This visit by the Senegalese Inspector General of Police and his team is a testament to the growing relationship between The Gambia and Senegal. It is a clear indication of the mutual understanding and commitment to cooperation in maintaining regional security. As the working visit continues, we can expect to see more collaboration and concrete steps towards achieving this goal

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