Billay G. Tunkara, the chairperson of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Gambian National Assembly, met his Moroccan counterpart Salma Benaziz in Rabat recently to discuss ways to strengthen South-South cooperation and the role of the two legislative institutions in their respective countries in promoting parliamentary diplomacy. 

During the meeting, both parties highlighted the importance of parliamentary friendship groups to foster ties between Morocco and The Gambia, as well as the significant contribution of bilateral cooperation in promoting strategic sectors such as health, education, and other areas of mutual interest. 

Benaziz provided an overview of the constitutional reforms that the Kingdom has undergone in recent years, particularly the adoption of the 2011 Constitution, reflecting the participatory approach adopted for the approval of this constitutional document. 

She also addressed several topics of mutual interest, including legislative initiatives and the representation of women in the Morocco’s representative bodies, emphasising the constant position of The Gambia in favour of Morocco’s territorial integrity. 

For his part, Billay G. Tunkara expressed The Gambia’s support for the Royal Atlantic Initiative, while emphasising that the purpose of this visit is to learn about the reforms and major projects undertaken by Morocco and the Kingdom’s parliamentary experience.