Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, vice president and secretary of state for Women’s Affairs, last Friday, received in her office the visiting Taiwanese Foreign Minister, Francisco HL - Ou who was on a three day official visit to The Gambia.

Speaking to journalists shortly after his audience with the vice-president, the Taiwanese Foreign Affairs Minister said his visit to State House was meant to convey his President’s special greetings to President Jammeh, the vice president and the entire Gambian population.

He recalled that the vice president’s visit to Taiwan, to grace the inauguration ceremony of the Taiwanese President, stressing that the relationship between The Gambia and Taiwan was stronger than ever before. While reiterating his country’s committment towards consolidating the relationship and cooperation between the two countries, Mr Ou further disclosed that more development projects were in the offing.

Mrs Limya Eltayeh, the UNDP deputy country representative in The Gambia, said her discussion with the Vice-President evolved around ways and means of strengthening the cooperation between The Gambia and the UNDP. She told reporters that she also discussed with the vice president issues surrounding world affairs, especially the financial crisis, among others. Mr Eltayeh described the relationship between The Gambia and UNDP as strong.

A group of Senegambian modelists also called on the vice president at her office. Fatou Camara, a media consultant, who headed the delegation, told Vice President Njie Saidy that the modelists were at State House to commend her for her support and encouragement towards women. She thanked her for her efforts towards the advancement of women, especially in national development.

In response, Vice President Njie Saidy also thanked the modelists for their cooperation and reminded them about the need for the strengthening of the already existing relationship between The Gambia and Senegal. She however expressed delight at the group’s efforts in promoting African culture.