President Adama Barrow on Friday (10 June) received the US Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Michael Gonzales at the State House in Banjul. 

The two held a long discussion about the Government’s reform programme and development priorities. 

President Barrow expressed commitment to support the transitional programmes for institutional and political reforms. 

The President assured Mr. Gonzale that while his Government stands to ensure the implementation of the TRRC, CRC, and the institutional programmes, he called on partners to provide the necessary support.   

The President reiterated that together with all stakeholders, they would ensure justice, peace, reparation, and reconciliation prevail in the country.  

Mr. Gonzales congratulated President Barrow on the country’s “free and fair” Presidential and National Assembly elections. 

He said the Gambian people had spoken clearly and now want the President to deliver on his promises. 

Gonzales pledged that The Gambia and the US would continue cooperating, highlighting developments between the two countries, particularly with the Millennium Challenge Corporation and USAID. 

He said his office would work with the US Embassy in Banjul to continue to support The Gambia’s development agenda.

Gonzales was accompanied to the State House by the US Ambassador to Banjul, Sharon L. Cromer, and other embassy staff.

(State House)