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“Taiwan is a True friend of The Gambia” - VP Njie Saidy

The vicepresident Dr. Isatou Njie Saidy has described the Republic of China on Taiwan as a true friend of The Gambia. Thevice president made these remarks on Friday at her office in State House whereshe received, on behalf of Jammeh Foundation for Peace (JFP), 216 white canesand 250 wheelchairs from the Phusian Educational Foundation, a Taiwanese NGO. Accordingto the vice president, Taiwan has touched the hearts of allGambians in the health sector. “You are a true friend of The Gambia, this...

Deputy Taiwanese ambassador hails Gambia-Taiwan relations

As 7 Gambian doctors leave for Taiwan A team of seven Gambian doctors recently left Banjul for  the Republic of China on Taiwan, for a three-year extensive postgraduate studies in various disciplines in the medical field, at the Taiwanese Tri-Service general Hospital. According to  officials confirmed, Dr Alagie Manneh and Dr Ousman Sanyang are going for a postgraduate studies in surgery, while Dr Roberts and Dr Lamin E S Jaiteh will be studying internal medicine. Dr Abubacarr Jagne, Dr...

Seven Gambian Doctors Receive Taiwan Scholarships

In whatcould be seen as yet another boost regarding bilateral ties between The Gambiaand the Republic of China on Taiwan, seven Gambian doctors have beenawarded scholarships by the government of Taiwan.Addressingthe students a few minutes before their departure, at a short ceremony held atthe RVTH on Thursday evening, the deputy Taiwanese Ambassador to The Gambia,His Excellency Herman T.C Chiu, described the day a milestone of co-operationbetween the two countries particularly in the area of...

7 Gambian doctors leave for Taiwan

At least 7 Gambian doctors, namely, Dr Charles Roberts, Dr Lamin Jaiteh, Dr. Ousman Sanyang, Dr. Alhagie Manneh, Dr Abdoulie Keita, Dr. Mustapha Bittaye and Dr. Abubakarr Jagne, yesterday evening, left  Banjul for Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, where they are expected to pursue their postgraduate fellowship degree on surgery, medicine, obstetrics and Gynaecology. The program is expected to take them four years to complete. Few hours before departure, the team of doctors were bade farewell...

Gambia Taiwan Relations Are a Special Gift

Despite being far away geographically Taiwan and The Gambia have shown the world that nothing can separate them as true and sincere friends. This was clearly manifested by the recent visit of the Taiwanese Foreign Affairs Minister to The Gambia. The fact that The Gambia was the first port of call for Minister Ou since he assumed the post few months ago speaks volumes about how special the administration of president Ma Ying-jeou sees their relations with The Gambia to be. During his four-day...

Foreign Affairs Secretary Reaffirms Support for Taiwan

The honorable Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has reassured his Taiwanese counterpart, His Excellency Francisco H.L Ou, of The Gambia’s continue support. Secretary Touray made the assurance recently at a dinner hosted at Sheraton Hotel in Brufut in honour of the Taiwanese Foreign Minster. He also said that lack of Taiwan’s participation in the UN is a big loss to the international community.  “For The Gambia, the present situation is irregular and the government...

“Agriculture Ensures Food Security” - Taiwanese Foreign Minister

The Foreign Affairs Minister of Taiwan, His Excellency Francisco H.L Ou, has said that agriculture can play a significant role in attaining food security for a country. Minister Ou made these remarks last Saturday at Banjulunding women’s horticultural garden. He however stressed the significance of competitiveness in agriculture. Farmers must also develop innovative production and marketing measures while utilising their strategic position to maximize profit said Minister Ou. As a true friend...

Gambia-Taiwan Relations Deepens as Foreign Minister Ou ends Visit

The relationship that exists between the Gambia and the Republic of China on Taiwan has gain yet another big boost with recent visit of the Taiwanese Foreign Minister Francisco H.L Ou. Meanwhile, with all the places he visited on Saturday and even after meeting president Jammeh on Friday, the Taiwanese envoy reaffirmed his country’s resolve in maintaining and strengthening bilateral ties with The Gambia. The Taiwanese Foreign Minister accompanied by Ambassador Richard Shih on Saturday visited...

NA Speaker Returns from Taiwan, Geneva

A five-member delegation of the National Assembly led by Hon. Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay, Speaker, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, Majority Leader, Hon. Momodou Lamin Sanneh, Minority Leader, Hon. Tina Faal, Nominated Member and the Acting Clerk of the National Assembly Mr. Momodou A. Sise returned home last Thursday after attending the 97th National day celebrations of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Hon. Speaker and delegation, who attended a parade, state reception and visited many places of interest...

TAIWAN AT 97

DoSH slams a ban on infant formula milk The Taiwanese Embassy in Banjul, lastnight, commemorated its 97th year of nationhood, at a colourfulreception held at the Kairaba Beach Hotel in Kololi. The occasion wasattended by secretaries of state, National Assembly members, servicechiefs, diplomats, religious leaders, a cross section of the businesscommunity and other prominent Gambians. Addressing the gathering, Dr RichardShih, ambassador of the Republic of China on Taiwan to The...