To strengthen bilateral ties, Qatar and Gambia have inked deals and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) yesterday in Doha.

The signing took place in the presence of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the visiting Gambian President Adama Barrow.

The two leaders held a session of official talks at the Amiri Diwan where they discussed bilateral relations and ways of enhancing cooperation in various fields, particularly in agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure.

Additionally, the two leaders discussed several issues of common concern.

Following the talks, HH the Amir and the Gambian president witnessed the signing of two agreements:

- On mutual administrative assistance for the optimal application of the customs law and the suppression, investigation, and control of customs violations.

- On mutual inclusion of land in the satellite service area.

HH the Amir and HE the Gambian President witnessed the signing of two agreements between the governments of the two countries, one on mutual administrative assistance and the other on mutual inclusion of land in the satellite service area. #QNA pic.twitter.com/TrstKaVTeJ

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The MoUs focused on cooperation in the fields of youth and sports, and legal cooperation between the Ministries of Justice in both countries.

Several ministers from Qatar and members of the official delegation accompanying the Gambian president joined the occasion.

President Barrow was earlier accorded an official reception at the Amiri Diwan upon his arrival.

HH the Amir also hosted a luncheon banquet in honor of the Gambian president and the delegation accompanying him, at the Amiri Diwan.

Qatar and Gambia's diplomatic relations go back to as early as 1978 reflected in non-resident representation, which was later developed with the opening of embassies in each other's countries.

The two countries further developed relations with mutual visits, exchange of views, co-ordination, and consultation on issues of common concern.

Qatar and Gambia have earlier signed many agreements and Memorandums of Understanding.

The agreements comprise those between the foreign ministries, pertaining to the workforce, maritime navigation, avoidance of double taxation and prevention of financial evasion related to income taxes, economic, cultural, commercial and technical co-operation, and air services, and promotion and mutual protection of investments.

The MoUs also include one concerning the development of cooperation between the two countries in all educational and scientific fields. This includes higher education, scientific research, and technology through universities and institutions in both countries.

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