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Thursday, May 29, 2008
The American ambassador to The Gambia, Barry L. Wells yesterday had a marathon meeting with President Jammeh in his office at State House, Banjul.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after the meeting,the US envoy said it centered on issues among them to ensure that what they are doing is consistent with what the two presidents are interested in doing together.
Asked to highlight on the specific issues discussed, Ambassador Wells said, their discussions touched food security and the global food crisis and its impact on The Gambia and the world and measures needed to be put in place to curb the crises.
To this effect, he added, the US government plans to strengthen and further equip Peace Corp volunteers to help in the area of vegetable production and other agricultural activities.
“The assistance given to The Gambian military by the United States was also deliberated during the meeting with the Gambian leader” says Ambassador Wells.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after the meeting,the US envoy said it centered on issues among them to ensure that what they are doing is consistent with what the two presidents are interested in doing together.
Asked to highlight on the specific issues discussed, Ambassador Wells said, their discussions touched food security and the global food crisis and its impact on The Gambia and the world and measures needed to be put in place to curb the crises.
To this effect, he added, the US government plans to strengthen and further equip Peace Corp volunteers to help in the area of vegetable production and other agricultural activities.
“The assistance given to The Gambian military by the United States was also deliberated during the meeting with the Gambian leader” says Ambassador Wells.
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