By JarranewsTV Staff Reporter
The UK–Gambia Trade and Investment Mission has recorded an emphatic success on its very first day of engagement, setting a powerful tone for strengthened economic cooperation between the two nations. The high-level mission is taking place at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Banjul, drawing together senior government officials, influential business leaders, and strategic investors from the United Kingdom and The Gambia.
The landmark event enjoys strong diplomatic and institutional backing, with Her Excellency Dr. Fatou Bensouda, High Commissioner of The Gambia to the United Kingdom, in prominent attendance alongside Her Excellency Harriet King, the UK High Commissioner to The Gambia. Their presence underscores the shared political will and mutual commitment to deepening bilateral trade and investment ties.
Adding further weight to the mission were key dignitaries including the Minister of Trade and Investment, Permanent Secretary Abdoulie Jallow, who delivered a firm and forward-looking statement reaffirming government support for foreign direct investment. Mr. Saul Fraser, President of the Africa Agenda Network, also made a compelling contribution, highlighting the strategic importance of The Gambia as an emerging investment destination.
Also present was the Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Suntou Touray, reinforcing the strong diplomatic endorsement behind the initiative. The mission is further supported by the Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA), with its CEO and technical leads in attendance, alongside representatives from DMA Invest and the British High Commission.
The event has attracted a broad and impressive range of UK businesses eager to explore concrete investment opportunities in The Gambia. Among them is Koncept Solution, a UK-based high-tech security technology firm, represented locally by its Gambian partner, Mr. Muhammed Deen, alongside Karl. Several other UK companies are actively engaging Gambian stakeholders across key growth sectors, signaling serious investor confidence.
Gambian private sector participation has been notably strong, reflecting growing local enthusiasm for international partnerships and global market integration. Discussions throughout the day have focused on innovation, job creation, technology transfer, and sustainable economic growth.
Spearheaded by DMA Invest, the mission’s overarching objective is to significantly deepen trade and investment relations between the United Kingdom and The Gambia. The resounding success of the opening day reaffirms both countries’ shared vision for long-term economic collaboration and positions The Gambia as a rising hub for strategic international investment.
