Omar Bah
Senegalese Defence Minister Birame Diop is scheduled to visit The Gambia on Thursday, April 17, to enhance military cooperation between the two nations.
During his visit, Minister Diop is expected to discuss shared security challenges to promote peace and stability in the region.
Recently, Senegal and The Gambia established a Joint Military Committee to strengthen defense agreements and address cross-border issues like crime and insurgency.
Both nations have reaffirmed their dedication to preventing subversive activities that could undermine stability. Proposed measures to improve coordination include the appointment of a Defence Attaché.
This collaboration underscores the historical ties between Senegal and The Gambia, rooted in shared cultural traditions and a legacy of cooperation, which dates to their efforts to form a confederation in the 1980s.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) announced Minister Diop’s visit in a communiqué yesterday. During his stay, he will meet with Gambia’s Defence Minister, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Seedy Njie, Vice President Muhammed BS Jallow, and the Senegalese Ambassador.
Minister Diop will also visit the Ecomig Headquarters, which is under Senegalese command. In 2017, Senegal contributed the largest contingent to the ECOMIG forces deployed in The Gambia to facilitate a smooth power transition.
