The Gambia government has lifted the visa requirement for Saudi Arabian nationals entering the country. 

The government cited encouraging development cooperation between the two countries in the areas of investment, trade and tourism.

“The Government of the Republic of The Gambia wishes to announce that, based on the excellent relations between the Republic of The Gambia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in pursuit of making all possible efforts to encourage and facilitate the entry of Saudi Nationals to The Gambia for investment, trade and tourism, a decision has been taken to ease entry procedures for all Saudi Citizens travelling to The Gambia,” a statement from the ministry of foreign affairs said.

According to the statement, the decision would in effect raise the distinctive relations between the two countries.

The ministry urged for continued excellent coordination between the two nations to achieve the noble objectives and aspirations of their respective leaders.

Meanwhile, minister for foreign affairs Mamadou Tangara on Wednesday hand delivered a written message from President Adama Barrow to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman in Riyadh. 

The message addresses the relations between the two countries and ways to bolster them.  

Reporting by Adama Makasuba