By Omar Bah
During the 81st session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Egypt’s Ambassador to Dakar, Khaled Aref, held meetings with the Gambian Ministers of Health and Water Resources. In these discussions, Ambassador Aref emphasized Egypt’s notable advancements in the pharmaceutical industry and expressed the country’s eagerness to pursue bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector. He also mentioned that Egyptian pharmaceutical companies are preparing to enter the Gambian market.
Gambian Health Minister Ahmadou Samateh praised the respect Gambians have for Egyptian doctors and the quality of Egyptian pharmaceuticals. He proposed conducting studies to assess the feasibility of establishing a pharmaceutical factory in Gambia and committed to providing the necessary support for Egyptian firms to operate within the country.
Furthermore, Gambian Minister of Water Resources Musa Drammeh expressed interest in sharing expertise related to fishing and fisheries. Ambassador Aref welcomed this initiative, reiterating Egypt’s readiness to assist Gambia across various sectors.
