The vice-president, Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, on Saturday, received in her office a special envoy of the president of the Republic of Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo.

After a closed-door meeting with the vice-president, Akide Ajede told newsmen that their discussion centered on strengthening the bilateral relationship that already exists between Banjul and Abidjan.

He said that he brought a special friendly and brotherly message from the Ivorian leader aimed at strengthening the cordialities between the two countries, whle looking forward to collaboration in common areas of interest, especially in agriculture.